🤢fester

verb
/ˈfɛstər/

Meaning

to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection

Example Sentences

If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.

Synonyms

rot, worsen, aggravate, decay

Antonyms

heal, improve

Collocations

fester over time, fester in silence

Related Vocabularies

to suggest a plan or idea for consideration or discussion
To make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
to remain in a particular place or state
To judge beforehand without adequate information.

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