Pronunciation: /ˈfɛstərɪŋ/
verb to become rotten or decayed
A1 The wound on his leg was festering and needed medical attention.
A2 The garbage left out in the sun was festering and starting to smell.
B1 The unresolved conflict between the two countries was festering for years.
B2 The corruption scandal within the company was festering, causing unrest among employees.
C1 The deep-rooted societal issues were festering and needed to be addressed at a national level.
C2 The political tension in the region was festering, leading to concerns of potential conflict.
adjective becoming increasingly worse or more intense, typically as a result of neglect or indifference
A1 The festering wound needed to be cleaned and bandaged.
A2 The festering garbage in the alley attracted rats.
B1 The festering conflict between the two countries was causing tension in the region.
B2 The festering resentment towards her boss eventually led to her resignation.
C1 The festering corruption within the government needed to be exposed and addressed.
C2 The festering hatred between the rival gangs was escalating into a full-blown war.
formal The festering wound required immediate medical attention.
informal I can't believe you left that festering garbage in the kitchen for so long.
slang That festering drama between them is getting out of hand.
figurative The festering resentment between the two parties eventually led to a breakdown in communication.
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