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etteren — meaning in English

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English meaning

fester verb To become infected and produce pus, as an untreated wound.
rankle verb To keep causing annoyance or resentment over time.

Senses

etteren is used for these senses in English:

fester (intransitive) To become septic; to become rotten.
rankle (intransitive) To fester.

fester — full definition

verb To become infected and produce pus, as an untreated wound.
verb To worsen over time, especially through neglect, as a problem or resentment.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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