rot - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

Synonyms

• buncombe
• bunk
• bunkum
• guff
• hogwash
• rot

More generic

• drivel
• garbage

More specific

• Irish bull
• bull
• bullshit
• crap
• dogshit
• horseshit
• shit

Noun

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

Synonyms

• breakdown
• decomposition
• putrefaction
• rot
• rotting

More generic

• decay

Noun

a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

Synonyms

• putrefaction
• rot

More generic

• decay

More specific

• corruption
• putrescence
• putridness
• rottenness

Verb

become physically weaker

Synonyms

• rot
• waste

More generic

• degenerate
• deteriorate
• devolve
• drop

More specific

• gangrene
• mortify
• necrose
• sphacelate

Verb

break down

Synonyms

• decompose
• molder
• moulder
• rot

More generic

• decay

More specific

• biodegrade
• hang

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