festering
/ˈfɛstərɪŋ/
adjective
- (of a wound or sore) infected and producing pus.
- The doctor cleaned the festering sore and prescribed antibiotics.
- The festering wound needed immediate medical attention.
- He couldn't ignore the festering cut on his leg any longer.
- (of a problem, feeling, or situation) becoming worse or more bitter over time because it has not been dealt with.
- She tried to ignore the festering jealousy, but it only grew stronger.
- A festering dispute over land rights divided the community for years.
- The festering anger between the two brothers finally erupted into a fight.
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noun
- The process or state of a wound, feeling, or problem becoming worse or infected.
- The festering of the wound was caused by poor hygiene.
- The festering of resentment in the office led to low morale.
- He could feel the festering of old grudges whenever they met.