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fester in French

fester in French is suppurer — fester means to become infected and produce pus, as an untreated wound.

fester in French

suppurer
verb
(intransitive) To become septic; to become rotten.

What does "fester" mean?

  1. verb To become infected and produce pus, as an untreated wound.
    "The cut on his hand had begun to fester by the time he saw a doctor."
  2. verb To worsen over time, especially through neglect, as a problem or resentment.
    "Their unresolved argument festered for months."
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fester in a sentence

  • The cut on his hand had begun to fester by the time he saw a doctor.
  • Their unresolved argument festered for months.

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What is "fester" in French?

"fester" in French is suppurer. fester means: To become infected and produce pus, as an untreated wound.

How do you use "fester" in a sentence?

Example: "The cut on his hand had begun to fester by the time he saw a doctor." In French, "fester" is suppurer.

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