Fester

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛstər/

Definitions of fester

verb to become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference

Example Sentences

A1 The wound began to fester after not being properly cleaned.

A2 Her anger towards him continued to fester over time.

B1 The issue between the two countries has been festering for years without resolution.

B2 The corruption scandal has been festering within the company for months.

C1 The resentment between the two families had been festering for decades.

C2 The political unrest in the region has been festering for years, leading to widespread violence.

Examples of fester in a Sentence

formal If left untreated, the wound could fester and become infected.

informal I can't believe you let that issue fester for so long without addressing it.

slang Don't let negative feelings fester inside you, talk to someone about it.

figurative The resentment between them continued to fester, causing tension in the workplace.

Grammatical Forms of fester

• past tense: festered
• plural: festers
• comparative: more festered
• superlative: most festered
• present tense: festers
• future tense: will fester
• perfect tense: have festered
• continuous tense: is festering
• singular: fester
• positive degree: fester
• infinitive: fester
• gerund: festering
• participle: festering

Origin and Evolution of fester

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fester' originated from Middle English 'festren', which came from Old French 'festir' and ultimately from Latin 'fistula' meaning 'ulcer'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fester' has evolved to not only refer to the formation of pus in a wound but also to describe a situation or emotion that becomes increasingly worse or more intense over time.