Fester
Eccentric bald relative
Fester describes the process of a wound or sore becoming infected, often producing pus as bacteria thrive in the damaged tissue.
Historically, festering wounds were a major concern in pre-antibiotic medicine, sometimes leading to gangrene or systemic infections.
Figuratively, fester refers to unresolved problems or emotions that worsen over time: The resentment festered between them for years.
Pathogen invasion causing illness
- pusInfected tissue fluid
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- ulcerErosive tissue wound
- sorePainful or annoyed
suppurate · gangrene · sepsis · necrosis · lesion · discharge · inflammation · boil
Persistent bitter displeasure
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- hatredIntense hostile aversion
brood · simmer · stew · ruminate · seethe · smolder · rankle · gnaw
infection
Pathogen invasion causing illness
sore · suppurate · gangrene · sepsis · necrosis · lesion · discharge · inflammation · boil · carbuncle
resentment
Persistent bitter displeasure
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- angerIntense hostile emotion
hatred · brood · simmer · stew · ruminate · seethe · smolder · rankle · gnaw · harbor
rot
Organic breakdown process
spoil · stagnate · corrupt · deteriorate · degrade · putrescence · rancid · fetid · foul · stench
cousin
Aunt or uncle's child
- baldWithout hair on head
- bulging eyesAbnormally protruding ocular organs
- lightbulbElectric illumination source
gothic · macabre · creepy · sitcom · eccentric · mansion · Wednesday · Gomez · Thing · comedy