verb🔗ShareTo become septic; to become rotten."The wound on his knee was festering because he didn't clean it properly. "medicinediseasebodybiologyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo worsen, especially due to lack of attention."Deal with the problem immediately; do not let it fester."conditionmedicinesituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause to fester or rankle."The manager's unfair criticism was festering resentment among the employees. "diseasebodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe condition of something that festers."The festering of the wound required immediate medical attention. "conditionmedicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading