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ROTTING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word rotting. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word rotting. (close relations)
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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

spoiling
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• the process of becoming spoiled

• the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

decaying
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

decomposing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts

• lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

• break down

putrefying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• become putrid; decay with an offensive smell

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

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

buncombe
nounn
noun

• unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

bunk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a long trough for feeding cattle

• a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers

• a rough bed (as at a campsite)

• unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

• a message that seems to convey no meaning

• beds built one above the other

verb

• avoid paying

• provide with a bunk

• flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

bunkum
nounn
noun

• unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

decompose
verbv
verb

• separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts

• lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

• break down

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

guff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

hogwash
nounn
noun

• unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

molder
verb, nounv, n
verb

• break down

moulder
verbv
verb

• break down

putrefy
verbv
verb

• become putrid; decay with an offensive smell

waste
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

• useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

• the trait of wasting resources

• an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

• (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect

adjective satellite

• located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

verb

• spend thoughtlessly; throw away

• use inefficiently or inappropriately

• dispose of

• run off as waste

• get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing

• spend extravagantly

• lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

• cause to grow thin or weak

• cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

• become physically weaker

Best Hypernyms For ROTTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rotting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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decay degenerate deteriorate devolve drivel drop garbage

Alternatives for FESTERING

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