Fester

Synonyms of fester

• decay
• rot
• putrefy

Antonyms of fester

• heal
• recover
• mend

Collocations of fester

resentment

Frequency: 70 %

His resentment towards his boss festered for months.

anger

Frequency: 65 %

Her anger at the situation continued to fester.

hatred

Frequency: 60 %

The hatred between the two families festered over generations.

jealousy

Frequency: 50 %

Her jealousy towards her sister festered and eventually led to a confrontation.

infection

Frequency: 45 %

The wound became infected and started to fester.

Idiomatic Expressions for fester

• Phrase: fester in one's mind
  Meaning: to dwell on negative thoughts or emotions, allowing them to become more intense or overwhelming
  Usage: The criticism continued to fester in his mind, causing him unnecessary stress.