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Rot meaning

What does “rot” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“rot” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor.

rot

noun

  1. a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

    Synonymsputrefaction

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

    Synonymsdecompositionrottingputrefactionbreakdown

  3. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

    Synonymsbunkbunkumbuncombeguffhogwash

verb

  1. break down

    “The bodies decomposed in the heat”

    Synonymsdecomposemoldermoulder

  2. become physically weaker

    “Political prisoners are wasting away in many prisons all over the world”

    Synonymswaste

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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