Vocabulary
Fester
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
(of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate.
Urdu meaning
پیپ دار زخم، مواد پڑنا، جلنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- As tensions fester between teachers and parents, it not only threatens students` academic progress but also their well-being, as children are highly sensitive to tensions between adults in their lives.
- Everyone knows that the rot is glaringly deep, but those who control the reins of power are so invested in status quo that they consciously allow it to fester with no end.
- However, while Mr Trump`s offer is indeed welcome, if foreign prodding had been enough, the Kashmir dispute would not have continued to fester for close to eight decades now.
- It seems prudent to settle all concerns fairly instead of allowing them to fester.
- It seems prudent to settle all concerns fairly instead of allowing them to fester.
Synonyms
suppurate, become septic, form pus, secrete pus, discharge, run, weep
Antonyms
build ,delight, flourish
Curator example
“I developed a tropical sore that festered badly”
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