fester vs sore
sore vs festerfester and sore both are nouns.
fester is not an adjective while sore is an adjective.
fester is a verb but sore is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fester | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| sore | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
sore is a hypernym of
fester; that is, sore is a
word with a broader meaning than fester:
- fester: a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus
- sore: an open skin infection
| fester (noun) | sore (noun) |
|---|---|
| a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus | an open skin infection |
| fester (adjective) | sore (adjective) |
|---|---|
| roused to anger | |
| hurting | |
| causing misery or pain or distress |
| fester (verb) | sore (verb) |
|---|---|
| ripen and generate pus |
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