fester

• Ein eitriger, entzündeter Abszess oder ein Geschwür, oft an der Haut oder unter der Haut, das anschwillt und Eiter absondert.

A noun referring to a sore or wound that has become inflamed and filled with pus.

1. Inflamed soreC1formalmedical

   A sore or wound that has become infected and is producing pus.

   Eiternde Wunde

   • The doctor examined the fester on the patient's leg.
   • A small cut can turn into a painful fester if not cleaned properly.
   • He applied antiseptic to prevent the wound from becoming a fester.

   Synonymeabscessboilcankerpustulesoresuppurationulcer

• Verb, das beschreibt, wie eine Wunde oder ein Geschwür infiziert wird und Eiter bildet; im übertragenen Sinn das zunehmende Schlimmerwerden eines negativen Gefühls oder einer Situation.

A verb used to describe the process of a wound or sore becoming infected and producing pus, or metaphorically, a negative feeling or situation becoming worse over time.

1. Wound infectionB2formalmedical

   To become infected and produce pus, typically referring to a wound or sore.

   Eitern

   • The cut on his leg began to fester after he ignored it.
   • If the wound is not cleaned properly, it will fester.
   • The doctor warned that the untreated injury could fester and cause serious complications.

   Synonymedischargegatheroozesuppurateweep

2. Emotional bitternessB2formal

   To become worse or more intense over time, especially regarding negative feelings like anger or resentment.

   Schwelen (negative Gefühle)

   • Her resentment began to fester after years of being ignored.
   • The argument festered in his mind for weeks.
   • Unresolved conflicts can fester and damage relationships.

   Synonymebrewranklesimmersmolder

   Antonymedissolvehealsoothe