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Definition of 'rot'

Noun

  1. a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
       Synonyms: putrefaction
  2. (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
       Synonyms: decomposition rotting putrefaction
  3. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
       Synonyms: bunk bunkum buncombe guff hogwash

Verb

  1. break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat"
       Synonyms: decompose molder moulder
  2. waste away; "Political prisoners are wasting away in many prisons all over the world"
       Synonyms: waste


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