fester

• Úlcera ou ferida inflamada que supura pus.

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.

   Ferida infeccionada

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabscessboilcankerpustulesoresuppurationulcer

• Verbo usado para descrever o processo de infecção de uma ferida ou úlcera com formação de pus, ou, em sentido figurado, o agravamento de um sentimento negativo ou de uma situação com o passar do tempo.

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.

   Supurar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdischargegatheroozesuppurateweep

2. Emotional bitternessB2formal

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

   Amargar (sentimentos negativos)

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrewranklesimmersmolder

   Antônimosdissolvehealsoothe