1. Noun
To generate pus; to become imflamed and suppurate; as, a sore or a wound festers.
2. Noun
To be inflamed; to grow virulent, or malignant; to grow in intensity; to rankle.
3. Verb
To cause to fester or rankle.
4. Noun
A small sore which becomes inflamed and discharges corrupt matter; a pustule.
5. Noun
A festering or rankling.
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