곪다

Pronunciation: 곰ː따
Part of speech: verb
Vocabulary level: advanced
Application: 곪는 [곰ː는 ]
곪아 [골ː마 ]
곪으니 [골ː므니 ]
곪습니다 [곰ː씀니다 ]
곪고 [곰ː꼬 ]
곪지 [곰ː찌 ]

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

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

곪으면 터지는 법

An expression meaning a negative feeling such as a grudge or conflict is bound to burst if they accumulate.