DECAY Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word decay. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word decay. (close relations)

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	decline				verb, nounv, n
	noun • change toward something smaller or lower • a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • a downward slope or bend verb • grow worse • not accept as true • show unwillingness towards • grow smaller • go down • fall in value • inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
	decomposition				nounn
	noun • the analysis of a vector field • in a decomposed state • (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • the organic phenomenon of rotting
	disintegration				nounn
	noun • in a decomposed state • a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system • separation into component parts • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation • total destruction
	blight				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a state or condition being blighted • any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting verb • cause to suffer a blight
	degradation				nounn
	noun • changing to a lower state (a less respected state) • a low or downcast state
	deterioration				nounn
	noun • a symptom of reduced quality or strength • process of changing to an inferior state
	putrefaction				nounn
	noun • a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
	putrescence				nounn
	noun • in a state of progressive putrefaction • the quality of rotting and becoming putrid
	rot				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) verb • break down • become physically weaker
	spoilage				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the amount that has spoiled • the process of becoming spoiled • the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
	crumble				verbv
	verb • fall apart • break or fall apart into fragments • fall into decay or ruin
	decompose				verbv
	verb • separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • break down
	dilapidate				verbv
	verb • bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin by neglect or misuse • fall into decay or ruin
	disintegrate				verbv
	verb • break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity • cause to undergo fission or lose particles • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
	radioactive decay				nounn
	noun • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

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