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ROTS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Rots.

Rots - as a noun

A state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
putrefaction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakdowndecompositionputrefactionrotting

Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buncombebunkbunkumguffhogwash
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drivelgarbage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rots - as a verb

Break down

Example: "The bodies decomposed in the heat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decomposemoldermoulder
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become physically weaker

Example: "Political prisoners are wasting away in many prisons all over the world"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
waste
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
degeneratedeterioratedevolvedrop
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The fruit rots quickly if not refrigerated."
"The garbage rots and attracts flies."
"If you leave food out for too long, it rots and creates a foul smell."
"The wet wood rots over time, weakening the structure."
"If you don't clean the fish tank regularly, the water becomes stagnant and rots."
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Word Game Points

Is ROTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rots is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ROTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is ROTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rots is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is ROTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rots is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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