Synonyms for decay

Other words for “decay”, grouped by meaning.

We found 8 synonyms for “decay”. The most common are decline, decomposition, radioactive decay, disintegration, disintegrate.

noun a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

Synonymsdecline

noun the organic phenomenon of rotting

noun the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

verb lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

verb fall into decay or ruin

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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