FESTER Meaning and
Definition
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Fester is a verb that describes the process of developing a deep-seated and persistent feeling of resentment, anger, bitterness, or irritation, especially when it is kept unresolved or unaddressed over a prolonged period of time. It is often associated with negative emotions that intensify and become corrosive if left unattended.
To fester can be used to describe the way emotional wounds or grievances gradually worsen or deteriorate in one's mind or heart, consequently affecting one's overall emotional well-being. This emotional process of festering is comparable to a physical wound that becomes infected and begins to putrefy if not properly cleaned or treated. Similarly, unresolved emotional issues can fester and have detrimental effects on an individual's mental health and interpersonal relationships.
Festering is often characterized by brooding over the original offense or source of distress, which may lead to the magnification of the negative emotions associated with it. This prolonged mental rumination amplifies and perpetuates the negative feelings, making it increasingly difficult to alleviate the emotional burden over time.
In a broader sense, fester can also be used metaphorically to describe the development or growth of anything negative, harmful, or undesirable. For example, neglect or mismanagement can cause problems to fester in an organization or a community, resulting in worsening conditions that progressively deteriorate if not addressed promptly.
Overall, to fester encapsulates the notion of negativity and deterioration, whether on an emotional or broader contextual level, emphasizing the importance of proactively addressing grievances and resolving conflicts to prevent their escalation and further negative consequences.
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1. To ulcerate. 2. An ulcer.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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• To corrupt; to rankle; to gather matter, as a sore.
• A sore which discharges corrupt matter.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FESTER
The word "fester" originates from Middle English "festren", which can be traced back to Old English "fæstran". This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*fastrijan", meaning "to make fast" or "to make firm". The term gradually developed the sense of "to become rotten or putrefy", which is its current meaning.
Similar spelling words for FESTER
- foster-home,
- Feaster,
- foster-nurse,
- Foister,
- VOSTRO,
- pester,
- fooster,
- nester,
- Foster-land,
- foster-father,
- festering,
- foster-mother,
- vaster,
- vestry-room,
- foster-parents,
- fewster,
- fistura,
- VSITRA,
- fiestar,
- fiestaware,
- Foster-earth,
- vestir,
- FSTER,
- FWSDR,
- foster-care,
- faster-than-c,
- fuster,
- foster,
- Physiatry,
- jester,
- foster-miller,
- VISTAR,
- Visiter,
- faster-than-light,
- vestre,
- fustar,
- VESTURA,
- physeter,
- veuster,
- FSSDAR,
- foster-brother,
- FOSTER-AIR,
- VZTR,
- vastar,
- vesture,
- FASSTER,
- foostery,
- feister,
- VISITER.,
- vestry,
- WFSTAR,
- FESTRU,
- bean-feaster,
- FOSTER-LIS,
- Vester,
- foster-son,
- VASDR,
- faster-moving,
- foster-daughter,
- faster-growing,
- FISTERA,
- faster,
- FASSTAR,
- visitor,
- vestar,
- visitar,
- FOSTR,
- Foster-dam,
- faster-paced,
- foistware,
- Vesteria,
- foster-parent,
- Vestuary,
- fostoria,
- Vestry-clerk,
- foster-child,
- foster-sister,
- fizzwater,
- fister,
- Vestry-man,
- FSIDR,
- vasudhara,
- FSTRU.
Conjugate verb Fester
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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fester
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let´s fester
to fester
PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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