Fester
verb
To get worse, especially as an infection, over a period of time.
If the wound is not cleaned properly, it will likely fester.
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Medical
verb
To cause a feeling of resentment or anger to become stronger over a period of time.
He allowed his anger to fester until it was out of control.
noun
A problem or condition that deteriorates or grows increasingly worse.
She ignored the fester of her financial issues until it was too late.
verb
To get worse, especially as an infection, over a period of time.
If the wound is not cleaned properly, it will likely fester.
Usage tips
Medical
verb
To cause a feeling of resentment or anger to become stronger over a period of time.
He allowed his anger to fester until it was out of control.
noun
A problem or condition that deteriorates or grows increasingly worse.
She ignored the fester of her financial issues until it was too late.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Progression
Used to describe situations where something is worsening over time without proper care or attention.
The abandoned house began to fester, becoming a haven for pests.
Pro Tip 2/3Health and Decay
Often related to infections or diseases where conditions deteriorate without treatment.
His neglected toothache festered into a severe abscess.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Association
Although primarily medical, it can metaphorically describe emotions that worsen when ignored.
Frustration with his job festered into a deep resentment.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Progression
Used to describe situations where something is worsening over time without proper care or attention.
The abandoned house began to fester, becoming a haven for pests.
Pro Tip 2/3Health and Decay
Often related to infections or diseases where conditions deteriorate without treatment.
His neglected toothache festered into a severe abscess.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Association
Although primarily medical, it can metaphorically describe emotions that worsen when ignored.
Frustration with his job festered into a deep resentment.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Progression
Used to describe situations where something is worsening over time without proper care or attention.
The abandoned house began to fester, becoming a haven for pests.
Pro Tip 2/3Health and Decay
Often related to infections or diseases where conditions deteriorate without treatment.
His neglected toothache festered into a severe abscess.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Association
Although primarily medical, it can metaphorically describe emotions that worsen when ignored.
Frustration with his job festered into a deep resentment.
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What we don't know about...
There are so many of our young people today who are struggling with these same issues, and they're struggling with this alone. And this leaves them open like wounds. And for some, the worldview of radical Islam becomes the infection that festers in these open wounds.
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What happens to people...
the courtroom doors are wide open. After the trial, though, our commitment to transparency ends. With the prison door securely shut, what happens behind prison walls stays behind prison walls. And without the scrutiny of the public gaze, the darkness festers.
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Science in service to...
shown by scientists and engineers at these government agencies is beyond belief. These unhealthy cultures that are festering in these groups, where the focus is on meeting regulations and checking boxes as opposed to protecting public health,
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A message of peace, hope...
left for some time to to fester and I think that and the fact that some of the regime you were talking about leadership I was listening to you know and when you don't have Lee and when they're not condemned and when okay we're getting
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The biology of our best...
Leave him alive on a respirator, tube-fed, not able to speak or move or see or hear, just to feel, and then inject him with something cancerous that's going to fester and pustulate until every cell in his body is screaming in agony,
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Exposing abuse of...
forests kick people off their land and rip off millions of us around the world now just to be clear I'm not fancy business far from it but I am against the practice of secrecy that allows criminals to fester behind faceless
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Alone on the Ice: The...
ultimate survival story his hair was coming out in clumps his skin was festering boils forming all over his face he about three days out he takes off his socks which he hasn't taken off for days and discovers to his horror
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How I unlearned...
to see if this is who I wanted to be in life. I was accompanied by skilled facilitators on a journey into the depths of myself to find those wounded parts that not only festered
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Why kids need to learn...
not in spite of them. I think fostering this pride and empathy will make the world a kinder and more equal place and combat the bigotry and hate that festers in our world.
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Kills With One Bite PIPE...
soon the buffalos wounds are festering within days a powerful infection destroys its body and it dies
Video examples
What we don't know about...
There are so many of our young people today who are struggling with these same issues, and they're struggling with this alone. And this leaves them open like wounds. And for some, the worldview of radical Islam becomes the infection that festers in these open wounds.
Video examples
What happens to people...
the courtroom doors are wide open. After the trial, though, our commitment to transparency ends. With the prison door securely shut, what happens behind prison walls stays behind prison walls. And without the scrutiny of the public gaze, the darkness festers.
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Science in service to...
shown by scientists and engineers at these government agencies is beyond belief. These unhealthy cultures that are festering in these groups, where the focus is on meeting regulations and checking boxes as opposed to protecting public health,
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A message of peace, hope...
left for some time to to fester and I think that and the fact that some of the regime you were talking about leadership I was listening to you know and when you don't have Lee and when they're not condemned and when okay we're getting
Video examples
The biology of our best...
Leave him alive on a respirator, tube-fed, not able to speak or move or see or hear, just to feel, and then inject him with something cancerous that's going to fester and pustulate until every cell in his body is screaming in agony,
Video examples
Exposing abuse of...
forests kick people off their land and rip off millions of us around the world now just to be clear I'm not fancy business far from it but I am against the practice of secrecy that allows criminals to fester behind faceless
Video examples
Alone on the Ice: The...
ultimate survival story his hair was coming out in clumps his skin was festering boils forming all over his face he about three days out he takes off his socks which he hasn't taken off for days and discovers to his horror
Video examples
How I unlearned...
to see if this is who I wanted to be in life. I was accompanied by skilled facilitators on a journey into the depths of myself to find those wounded parts that not only festered
Video examples
Why kids need to learn...
not in spite of them. I think fostering this pride and empathy will make the world a kinder and more equal place and combat the bigotry and hate that festers in our world.
Video examples
Kills With One Bite PIPE...
soon the buffalos wounds are festering within days a powerful infection destroys its body and it dies
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Isoroku Yamamoto
Japanese Admiral
I entered the navy with the great ambition of becoming a naval soldier and going to war. Either I die from this festering wound - because I refuse to have my arm amputated - or I recover from it and continue being a soldier. I have a one-in-two chance, and I shall bet my life on it!
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Lee Isaac Chung
American Director
I hope that anyone facing or experiencing discrimination will, first of all, take to heart that this is not their fault, and they are not alone in this. Secondly, I hope they find ways to plug into communities to help prevent negative feelings of discrimination from festering.
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J. B. Bickerstaff
American Coach
Conflict resolution, all those things, are important. When you're in a group environment, you have to have those. If you don't, things fester. Have the conversation. Resolve it. Move forward.
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Zawe Ashton
English Actress
Good writing shouldn't be wrapped in cellophane. It should be open to the elements and full of maggots and it should be left to grow and deepen and fester.
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Karen Armstrong
English Writer
Pain is something that's common to human life. When we ignore it, we aren't engaging in the whole reality, and the pain begins to fester.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Depression begins with disappointment. When disappointment festers in our soul, it leads to discouragement.
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Ed Koch
American Politician
In a neighborhood, as in life, a clean bandage is much, much better than a raw or festering wound.
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Brin-Jonathan Butler
American Journalist
As far as cities go, Havana is a festering treasure chest, a primary color.
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Jessamyn West
American Author
A broken bone can heal, but the wound a word opens can fester forever.
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Indian Statesman
Terrorism has become a festering wound. It is an enemy of humanity.
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Isoroku Yamamoto
Japanese Admiral
I entered the navy with the great ambition of becoming a naval soldier and going to war. Either I die from this festering wound - because I refuse to have my arm amputated - or I recover from it and continue being a soldier. I have a one-in-two chance, and I shall bet my life on it!
Quote examples
Lee Isaac Chung
American Director
I hope that anyone facing or experiencing discrimination will, first of all, take to heart that this is not their fault, and they are not alone in this. Secondly, I hope they find ways to plug into communities to help prevent negative feelings of discrimination from festering.
Quote examples
J. B. Bickerstaff
American Coach
Conflict resolution, all those things, are important. When you're in a group environment, you have to have those. If you don't, things fester. Have the conversation. Resolve it. Move forward.
Quote examples
Zawe Ashton
English Actress
Good writing shouldn't be wrapped in cellophane. It should be open to the elements and full of maggots and it should be left to grow and deepen and fester.
Quote examples
Karen Armstrong
English Writer
Pain is something that's common to human life. When we ignore it, we aren't engaging in the whole reality, and the pain begins to fester.
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
Depression begins with disappointment. When disappointment festers in our soul, it leads to discouragement.
Quote examples
Ed Koch
American Politician
In a neighborhood, as in life, a clean bandage is much, much better than a raw or festering wound.
Quote examples
Brin-Jonathan Butler
American Journalist
As far as cities go, Havana is a festering treasure chest, a primary color.
Quote examples
Jessamyn West
American Author
A broken bone can heal, but the wound a word opens can fester forever.
Quote examples
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Indian Statesman
Terrorism has become a festering wound. It is an enemy of humanity.
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