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What is another word for rotting?

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Adjective
Organically decayed or broken down
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“The rotting leaves on the forest floor added a musty smell to the autumn air.”
Adjective
Falling apart or broken down
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Adjective
(of food, meat) Strong-smelling, slightly spoiled and beginning to decompose
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Noun
The process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter
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“The putrid smell emanating from the dumpster indicated the presence of rotting.”
Noun
The gradual destruction or diminution of something
Noun
The act or state of worsening or making or getting worse
Verb
Present participle for to decay due bacteria or fungi, especially of organic matter
“After a few days of travel, Mansker noticed that the bear meat was starting to rot.”
Verb
Present participle for to (gradually) deteriorate in condition
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“This encourages drainage, which reduces the chance that the floorboards will rot and prevents ice from collecting during the winter.”
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Present participle for to wear away or destroy gradually
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Present participle for to tease, typically in a good-natured way
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Verb
Present participle for to cause damage or harm to
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