festering
festering
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "festering" is:
/ˈfɛstərɪŋ/
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
ˈfɛs-tər-ɪŋ
ˈfɛs:
/f/ - Voiceless labiodental fricative
/ɛ/ - Mid-front unrounded vowel
tər:
/t/ - Voiceless alveolar stop
/ə/ - Reduced vowel (schwa)
/r/ - Alveolar approximant
ɪŋ:
/ɪ/ - High-front unrounde
Word Form Variations
The word "festering" is already the present participle form of the verb "fester." Therefore, there are no other word form variations for it.
However, here are the other forms of the verb "fester":
Base form: fester
Past tense: festered
Past participle: festered
Present participle: festering
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Festering (Verb)
Definition: To become or cause to become infected and inflamed, often accompanied by a discharge of pus.
Synonyms: rot, decay, suppurate, putrefy
Antonyms: heal, recover, mend, improve
Example: The wound festered despite the doctor's best efforts.
Festering (Adjective)
Definition: Infected and inflamed, often with a discharge of pus.
Synonyms: infected, inflamed, suppurating, putrefying
Antonyms: healed, recovered, mended, improved
Example: The festering wound was a constant source of pain.
Festering (Noun)
Definition: A festering wound or sore.
Synonyms: infection, inflammation, abscess
Antonyms: healing, recovery, mend, improvement
Example: The doctor had to drain the festering.
Examples of Use
Books
In fiction: "The old wound festered, a constant reminder of the battle he had lost." (From a fantasy novel)
In non-fiction: "The racial tensions within the city had festered for decades, leading to the violent riots." (From a historical account)
Newspapers
Headline: "Festering Corruption Scandal Rocks Government" (From a national newspaper)
Article: "The economic inequality in the country has festered, leading to widespread protests." (From a local newspaper)
Online Publications
Blog post: "The online hate speech against minority groups has festered, fueling real-world violence." (From a social justice blog)
News article: "The environmental crisis has festered due to a lack of political action." (From an online news outlet)
Entertainment
Movie: "The character's dark past festered, leading to his descent into madness." (From a psychological thriller)
TV show: "A festering wound becomes a plot point in a medical drama." (From a popular medical TV series)
General Public Discourse
Conversation: "That old grudge has just been festering." (A common phrase used in everyday conversation)
Speech: "The problem of homelessness has festered for too long." (From a political speech)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Festering
"Nothing is more dangerous than a festering resentment." — Nelson Mandela (paraphrased insight)
"A festering wound can only be healed by exposing it to the light." — Anonymous
"Wherever there is injustice, there will be a festering anger waiting to be unleashed." — Anonymous
"A lie left unchallenged is a festering sore in the soul of a people." — Anonymous
"A festering problem never goes away; it only grows worse with time." — Anonymous
"Festering doubt is the poison of progress." — Anonymous
"The festering wound of history can only be healed with the balm of truth." — Anonymous
"Hatred is a festering disease of the spirit." — Anonymous
"Silence in the face of injustice is a festering wound in the conscience of a nation." — Anonymous
"Let not your wounds fester in the dark, but bring them into the light where healing can begin." — Anonymous
Etymology
The word "festering" comes from the Old English word "fystrian," which means "to become inflamed or suppurate." This word is related to the Latin word "fester," which means "to boil or bubble."
The first known use of "festering" in English was in the 14th century. At that time, it meant "to become infected and inflamed, often with a discharge of pus." This meaning has remained largely unchanged over the centuries.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Festering
Related Phrases
A festering wound: A metaphor for a problem or issue that remains unresolved and continues to cause pain or harm.
To let something fester: To allow a problem or issue to worsen or deteriorate over time.
A festering sore: A metaphor for a persistent problem or irritation.
Idioms with Similar Meanings
A can of worms: A situation that, once opened, is difficult to control or resolve.
A ticking time bomb: A situation that is likely to explode or have disastrous consequences.
A powder keg: A situation that is volatile and could easily lead to violence or conflict.
These idioms convey similar concepts to "festering" in that they refer to situations that are problematic, dangerous, or likely to cause harm. While they don't directly use the word "festering," they capture the essence of a situation that is deteriorating or threatening.
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Source Information
Definition of festering from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
