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ROTTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Rotting.

Rotting - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakdowndecompositionputrefactionrot

Rotting - as a verb

To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

Example: "The apple left in the cupboard all that time had started to rot."

To decline in function or utility.

Example: "Your brain will rot if you spend so much time on the computer, tony!"

To (cause to) deteriorate in any way, as in morals; to corrupt.

To make putrid; to cause to be wholly or partially decomposed by natural processes.

Example: "To rot vegetable fiber"

To spend a long period of time (in an unpleasant place).

Example: "To rot in hell"

To expose, as flax, to a process of maceration, etc., for the purpose of separating the fiber; to ret.

To talk nonsense.

Example Sentences

"The rotting smell in the garbage can was unbearable."
"We discovered a rotting tree stump in the middle of the forest."
"The abandoned house was filled with rotting furniture."
"The rotting fruit attracted a swarm of flies."
"The shipwreck was covered in rotting seaweed."
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Word Game Points

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

ROTTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ROTTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rotting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROTTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is ROTTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rotting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROTTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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