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Definition fester in British English

fester verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈfestə(r)/
1

if an injury or sore place on your body festers, it becomes infected

Example

a festering wound

Synonyms and related words
antibody biosecurity candida
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biodegrade curdle decay
3

if a problem or unpleasant feeling festers, it becomes worse because no one has dealt with it

Example

This festering hatred could tear the community apart.

Synonyms and related words
worsen decline deteriorate
Definition fester in British English