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fester

verb

/ˈfɛstər/

Meaning

to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection

If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.

rot, worsen, aggravate, decay

heal, improve

fester over time, fester in silence

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice

to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite

to inform someone officially about something

to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity

To describe or portray something precisely; to indicate the exact position of a border or boundary.