곪다

fester

Explanation

[곰따]

1. fester
For pus to be formed due to inflammation in an injury.

2. fester
(figurative) For corruption and illegalities to be widespread enough to disrupt the foundation of a society, nation, organization, etc.

Examples
상처가 곪다
여드름이 곪다
속이 곪다

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