Synonyms: buncombe, bunk, bunkum, rot, hogwash, guff
Definition: unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
Synonyms: decomposition, putrefaction, rot, rotting
Definition: (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
Similar words: decay
Definition: the process of gradually becoming inferior
Synonyms: putrefaction, rot
Definition: a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
Similar words: decay
Definition: an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
Usage: the corpse was in an advanced state of decay; the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair
Definition: become physically weaker
Usage: Political prisoners are wasting away in many prisons all over the world
Similar words: deteriorate, devolve, degenerate, drop
Definition: grow worse
Usage: Her condition deteriorated; Conditions in the slums degenerated; The discussion devolved into a shouting match
Synonyms: decompose, rot, molder, moulder
Definition: break down
Usage: The bodies decomposed in the heat
Similar words: decay
Definition: undergo decay or decomposition
Usage: The body started to decay and needed to be cremated