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Meaning of fester

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fester

Pronunciation:/ˈfɛstə(ɹ)//ˈfɛstɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A fistula.

  2. A sore or an ulcer of the skin.

  3. The condition of something that festers; a festering; a festerment.

verb

Definitions

  1. To become septic; to become rotten.

  2. To worsen, especially due to lack of attention.

    Example: Deal with the problem immediately; do not let it fester.

  3. To cause to fester or rankle.