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FESTERED Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word festered. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word festered. (close relations)
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festerfestering

Best Alternative Words for FESTERED

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infected
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

rotten
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very bad

• damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

• having decayed or disintegrated; usually implies foulness

septic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

• of or relating to or caused by putrefaction

ulcerated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having an ulcer or canker

suppurated
verbv
verb

• cause to ripen and discharge pus

• ripen and generate pus

suppurating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to ripen and discharge pus

• ripen and generate pus

maturate
verbv
verb

• develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

• grow old or older

• ripen and generate pus

suppurate
verbv
verb

• cause to ripen and discharge pus

• ripen and generate pus

suppurating sore
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus

Best Hypernyms For FESTERED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for festered, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
discharge eject exhaust expel release sore

Alternatives for INFECTED

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