Fester Synonyms and Antonyms

fĕstər
To cause bitterness
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. rankle
  2. smolder
  3. gall
  4. plague
A sore that has become inflamed and formed pus
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. abscess
  2. festering
  3. imposthume
  4. suppurating sore
  5. maturation
  6. pustule
  7. putrefaction
  8. rankling
  9. sore
  10. suppuration
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. putrefactive
  2. suppurative

Words Related to Fester

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Fester Sentence Examples

  • Letting matters fester or shoving important topics aside often leads to a bigger problem later.

  • Anyway I mean, if you confront something instead of letting it fester, it might be easier to deal with.

  • Whinge when you want to Don't hold back negative feelings inside where they'll just fester.

  • Does the controversy about its tail section still fester?

  • Kept under wraps in deference to " political correctness, " the discontent will only fester.

More Sentences