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fester

noun verb

a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
F
Ends with
R
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈfɛstə(ɹ)

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus

verb

  1. ripen and generate pus

    “her wounds are festering”

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Example Sentences

her wounds are festering

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