English dictionary

fester

/'f/E/st/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus

noun.state

Synonyms suppurating sore

Source: WordNet 3.0
A small sore which becomes inflamed and discharges corrupt matter; a pustule.

noun

Source: webster1913

ripen and generate pus

verb.body

Examples
Her wounds are festering.

Synonyms maturate suppurate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To generate pus; to become imflamed and suppurate; as, a sore or a wound <i>festers</i>.

verb

Source: webster1913
To cause to fester or rankle.

verb

Source: webster1913