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fester in Greek

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

fester in Greek

αφορμίζω
verb
Pronounced: aformizo
(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 Greek?

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

How do you pronounce αφορμίζω?

"fester" in Greek is αφορμίζω, pronounced "aformizo".

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 Greek, "fester" is αφορμίζω.

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