festering

verb

Meaning

To become septic; to become rotten.
To worsen, especially due to lack of attention.
To cause to fester or rankle.
The condition of something that festers.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

purulent(English)purulence(English)suppuration(English)sanies(English)pus(English)infected(English)septic(English)ichor(English)sore(English)hate(English)resentment(English)wounds(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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