Festering

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  • verb. Present participle of fester.
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  • noun. a fluid product of inflammation
  • noun. (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus
  • Word Usage
    "The specter of taking this to the Senate is problematic, largely because it would put Senate Democratic leaders in an awkward position by raising the possibility of a bloody floor fight just as the Dem government is taking power in D.C. And on top of that, having the idea festering out there is probably bad P.R. as they pursue the recount. print share"
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    fester