10+ Synonyms for Festering & Similar Words
Definition of festering
- noun
- (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus
- a fluid product of inflammation
10 synonyms found
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- What are synonyms for festering?
- Synonyms for festering include: infected, purulence, purulent, pus, pussy, putrid, septic, suppuration, sanies, ichor.
- How many synonyms does festering have?
- Festering has 10 synonyms.