PUTREFACTION Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word putrefaction. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word putrefaction. (close relations)

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putrefy putrefied putrefying putrescible

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	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
	breakdown				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue • a mental or physical breakdown • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • a cessation of normal operation • an analysis into mutually exclusive categories • (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
	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
	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
	deterioration				nounn
	noun • a symptom of reduced quality or strength • process of changing to an inferior state
	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
	festering				adjectiveadj
	noun • (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus • a fluid product of inflammation
	putrescence				nounn
	noun • in a state of progressive putrefaction • the quality of rotting and becoming putrid
	rancidity				nounn
	noun • the state of being rancid; having a rancid scent or flavor (as of old cooking oil)
	spoiling				verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
	noun • the process of becoming spoiled • the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
	corruption				nounn
	noun • lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain • in a state of progressive putrefaction • decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation) • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles • destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity • inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by committing a felony)
	degeneracy				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
	depravation				nounn
	noun • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
	depravity				nounn
	noun • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles • a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
	rotting				adjectiveadj
	noun • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

Best Hypernyms For PUTREFACTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for putrefaction, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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