verb
- 1
[I]
(of a wound or cut) to become badly infected
(घाव का) पकना, सड़ना, मवाद पड़ना
- The cut on his leg festered because he did not clean it.
- a festering sore
Synonyms suppurate go septic rot
Opposite heal
- 2
[I] disapproving
(of bad feelings or problems) to become worse because they are not dealt with
(कटुता या समस्या का) भीतर ही भीतर बढ़ना, सुलगते रहना
- Resentment between the two brothers festered for years.
- If you let the dispute fester, it will only get worse.
Synonyms rankle smoulder worsen
- 3
[I]
(of rubbish or food) to become rotten and smell bad
सड़ना, बदबू मारना
- Garbage was left to fester in the heat.
Synonyms rot decay putrefy
