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SQUALOR Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word squalor. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word squalor. (close relations)

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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

destitution
nounn
noun

• a state without friends or money or prospects

dirt
nounn
noun

• the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• obscene terms for feces

• disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

adjective satellite

• (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel

filth
nounn
noun

• any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse

• an offensive or indecent word or phrase

grime
verb, nounv, n
noun

• anything regarded as making something unclean

verb

• make soiled, filthy, or dirty

poverty
nounn
noun

• the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

slovenliness
nounn
noun

• a lack of order and tidiness; not cared for

• habitual uncleanliness

wretchedness
nounn
noun

• a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

• the character of being uncomfortable and unpleasant

• the quality of being poor and inferior and sorry

squalidness
nounn
noun

• sordid dirtiness

filthiness
nounn
noun

• a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse

• moral corruption or pollution

foulness
nounn
noun

• disgusting wickedness and immorality

• a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse

• (of weather) the badness of the weather

• the attribute of having a strong offensive smell

squalidity
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sordidness
nounn
noun

• sordid dirtiness

• unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values

Best Hypernyms For SQUALOR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for squalor, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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decay degradation destitution dilapidation dirtiness disrepair filth poverty sordidness uncleanness

Alternatives for DECAY

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