fester in German
fester in German is eitern — fester means to become infected and produce pus, as an untreated wound.
fester in German
eitern
(intransitive) To become septic; to become rotten.
What does "fester" mean?
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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."
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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 German?
"fester" in German is eitern. 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 German, "fester" is eitern.
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