MILDEW Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word mildew. (close relations)
Definition of MILDEW
mildews
Best Alternative Words for MILDEW
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mould | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • loose soil rich in organic matter • the distinctive form in which a thing is made • the process of becoming mildewed • a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter • a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold • a distinctive nature, character, or type • sculpture produced by molding • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens verb • form in clay, wax, etc • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold • make something, usually for a specific function | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
fungus | nounn | |||||||
noun • an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
mold | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the distinctive form in which a thing is made • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens • loose soil rich in organic matter • the process of becoming mildewed • a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter • a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold • a distinctive nature, character, or type • sculpture produced by molding verb • form in clay, wax, etc • become moldy; spoil due to humidity • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold • make something, usually for a specific function • fit tightly, follow the contours of • shape or influence; give direction to |