fester
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Britannica Dictionary definition of FESTER
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1
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to become painful and infected
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His wounds festered for days before he got medical attention.
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a festering sore
2
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to become worse as time passes
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His feelings of resentment have festered for years.
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We should deal with these problems now instead of allowing them to fester.
