fester

verb
[L331700]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : fester
  • simple present, singular, third person : festers
  • simple past : festered
  • present participle : festering
  • past participle : festered

Senses

  • to generate pus; suppurate
  • to form an ulcer
  • to undergo decay; rot
  • to be or become an increasing source of irritation or poisoning; rankle
  • to be subject to or exist in a condition of decline
  • to infect, inflame, or corrupt

fester

noun
[L320556]

Forms

  • singular : fester
  • plural : festers

Senses

  • a small festering sore or ulcer; a pustule