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Festering

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Definition

The definition of 'festering' is to become rotten or decayed, often producing an unpleasant smell or causing infection.

Synonyms & similar words

maturation purulence suppuration sanies maturate ichor suppurate fester pus rotting decaying putrefying spoiling decomposing moldering corroding deteriorating disintegrating tainting infecting septic foul rank noxious noxious offensive rancid rotten sickening

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