fester
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/ˈfestər/
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/ˈfestə(r)/
to become worse, usually by becoming more infected and swollen.
The wound will fester if you don't clean it.
상처를 깨끗이 하지 않으면 곪을 것입니다.
to become worse because a problem is not dealt with.
Ignoring the issue will just let it fester and become bigger.
문제를 무시하면 더욱 심각해지고 커질 뿐입니다.