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Adjective
Having undergone organic breakdown
“Even young children have teeth so decayed they need to be extracted.”
Adjective
Having lost forcefulness, courage, or spirit
“… a candidate who vehemently rejects the idea that liberalism is a decayed political philosophy.”
Verb
Simple past tense for to rot or cause to rot
“Masses of leaves may begin to decay and smother the plant beneath them.”
Verb
Simple past tense for to decline gradually in health, prosperity, or quality
“For years Blackburn's Church Street Pavilions have been allowed to crumble and decay so that the Grade ll listed buildings have become nothing more than an eyesore.”
Verb
Simple past tense for to lose bodily strength or vigor
“… having reached her 80s, the woman could sense that her body was decaying.”
Verb
Past participle for to rot or cause to rot
“Masses of leaves may begin to decay and smother the plant beneath them.”
Verb
Past participle for to decline gradually in health, prosperity, or quality
“For years Blackburn's Church Street Pavilions have been allowed to crumble and decay so that the Grade ll listed buildings have become nothing more than an eyesore.”
Verb
Past participle for to lose bodily strength or vigor
“… having reached her 80s, the woman could sense that her body was decaying.”
More Decayed Synonyms
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