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MILDEW Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word mildew. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word mildew. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For MILDEW

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mildew, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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fungus change organism spoilage spoiling

Alternatives for MOULD

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