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Vocabulary Entry
fester
|verb • noun
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V
verb
to become infected or decomposed; to worsen over time, especially a situation or feeling
Example Sentences
"If we don't address the issue, it will fester and become a bigger problem."
"His anger began to fester after days of silence."
"The wounds festered because he didn’t take care of them properly."
N
noun
a state of decay or infection; a source of annoyance or frustration
Example Sentences
"The fester of unresolved conflict can lead to major disputes."
"The fester of old grievances can affect relationships."
"Her hurt feelings turned into a fester that she couldn’t shake off."