Fester Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Fester [fes-ter]

NOUN, VERB

Example

"You should see a doctor otherwise this wound may fester."

"The problem of unemployment has festered over the years."

Synonyms

Noun: Blackhead, Lump, Wart, Boil, Hickey, Papule, Pimple, Whelk

Verb: Smolder, Aggravate, Blister, Canker, Gall, Gather, Maturate, Decay, Decompose, Rot, Spoil

Antonyms

Verb: Build, Delight, Flourish, Grow, Improve, Please, Dissipate