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FESTERING Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word festering. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For FESTERING

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clean
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

• ritually clean or pure

• not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

• (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers

noun

• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead

adverb

• completely; used as intensifiers

• in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating

adjective satellite

• free of restrictions or qualifications

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• free from impurities

• (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense

• free from sepsis or infection

• morally pure

• (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections

• (of a surface) not written or printed on

• exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

• without difficulties or problems

• thorough and without qualification

• not carrying concealed weapons

• free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed

• free of drugs

verb

• make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

• remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits

• clean and tidy up the house

• clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing

• be cleanable

• deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.

• remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely

• remove while making clean

• remove unwanted substances from

• remove shells or husks from

cured
verbv
adjective satellite

• freed from illness or injury

• (used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity)

• (used of concrete or mortar) kept moist to assist the hardening

• (used of hay e.g.) allowed to dry

• (used especially of meat) cured in brine

• (used of tobacco) aging as a preservative process

fresh
adjectiveadj
adjective

• recently made, produced, or harvested

• not canned or otherwise preserved

• not containing or composed of salt water

adverb

• very recently

adjective satellite

• (of a cycle) beginning or occurring again

• imparting vitality and energy

• original and of a kind not seen before

• having recently calved and therefore able to give milk

• with restored energy

• not soured or preserved

• free from impurities

• not yet used or soiled

• improperly forward or bold

healing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the natural process by which the body repairs itself

adjective satellite

• tending to cure or restore to health

healthy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

adjective satellite

• financially secure and functioning well

• promoting health; healthful

• exercising or showing good judgment

• large in amount or extent or degree

mellow
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adverb

• in a mellow manner

adjective satellite

• unhurried and relaxed

• having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging

• softened through age or experience

• slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)

verb

• soften, make mellow

• become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial

• make or grow (more) mellow

mending
verb, nounv, n
noun

• garments that must be repaired

• the act of putting something in working order again

pure
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free of extraneous elements of any kind

• (of color) being chromatically pure; not diluted with white or grey or black

• (used of persons or behaviors) having no faults; sinless

adjective satellite

• without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

• free from discordant qualities

• concerned with theory and data rather than practice; opposed to applied

• in a state of sexual virginity

wholesome
adjectiveadj
adjective

• conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

adjective satellite

• sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind

mended
verbv
noun

• sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

• the act of putting something in working order again

verb

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• heal or recover

Alternatives for CLEAN

Alternatives for CURED

Alternatives for FRESH

Alternatives for HEALING

Alternatives for HEALTHY

Alternatives for MELLOW

Alternatives for MENDING

Alternatives for PURE

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