DECOMPOSE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word decompose. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DECOMPOSE
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| decay | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process of gradually becoming inferior • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • the organic phenomenon of rotting • an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation verb • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • fall into decay or ruin • undergo decay or decomposition | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| break down | verbv | |||||||
verb • make ineffective • make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features • lose control of one's emotions • stop operating or functioning • fall apart • cause to fall or collapse • separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts • collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack | ||||||||
| crumble | verbv | |||||||
verb • fall apart • break or fall apart into fragments • fall into decay or ruin | ||||||||
| deteriorate | verbv | |||||||
verb • become worse or disintegrate • grow progressively worse | ||||||||
| perish | verbv | |||||||
verb • pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life | ||||||||
| putrefy | verbv | |||||||
verb • become putrid; decay with an offensive smell | ||||||||
| spoil | verbv | |||||||
noun • (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war) • the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it • the act of stripping and taking by force verb • make a mess of, destroy or ruin • become unfit for consumption or use • alter from the original • treat with excessive indulgence • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • have a strong desire or urge to do something • destroy and strip of its possession • make imperfect | ||||||||
| molder | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • break down | ||||||||
| moulder | verbv | |||||||
verb • break down | ||||||||
| break up | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • to cause to separate and go in different directions • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • disband • break violently or noisily; smash • make a break in • cause to go into a solution • suffer a nervous breakdown • take apart into its constituent pieces • destroy the completeness of a set of related items • set or keep apart • attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example • release ice • close at the end of a session • bring the association of to an end or cause to break up • come to an end • break or cause to break into pieces • cause to separate • separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts • laugh unrestrainedly | ||||||||
