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GERMINATES Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word germinates. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For GERMINATES

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withers
verbv
noun

• the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals

decays
verbv
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

degrades
verbv
verb

• reduce the level of land, as by erosion

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• lower the grade of something; reduce its worth

deteriorates
verbv
verb

• become worse or disintegrate

• grow progressively worse

dies
verbv
noun

• a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; forms compounds that are highly magnetic

fades
verbv
noun

• a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer

• gradually ceasing to be visible

verb

• become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

• lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

• disappear gradually

• become feeble

perishes
verbv
verb

• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

rots
verbv
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

shrivels
verbv
verb

• wither, as with a loss of moisture

• decrease in size, range, or extent

wilts
verbv
noun

• any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots

• causing to become limp or drooping

verb

• lose strength

• become limp

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