English noun: fester | |||
| 1. | fester (state) a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus | ||
| Synonyms | suppurating sore | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | sore | ||
English verb: fester | |||
| 1. | fester (body) ripen and generate pus | ||
| Samples | Her wounds are festering. | ||
| Synonyms | maturate, suppurate | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody's (body part) ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | discharge, eject, exhaust, expel, release | ||
| Verb group | mature, suppurate | ||