adj

festering

adj

Becoming infected, or worsening steadily through neglect.

"A festering wound needs proper medical attention."

"Years of festering resentment finally boiled over."

How to Use Festering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a wound, problem, or grudge that keeps getting worse from being left unattended.

Common pairings

festering wound festering resentment festering conflict

festerings plural

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A _____ wound needs proper medical attention.

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