1. A sore that has become inflamed and formed pus
   - suppurating sore

1. Ripen and generate pus
   "her wounds are festering"
   - maturate, suppurate

Derived forms: festered, festering, festers

See also: festering

Type of: discharge, eject, exhaust, expel, release, sore

Encyclopedia: Fester

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