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 | ||