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rotting

/ɹˈɑtɪŋ/noun, verb2 syllables

Rotting means: break down.

Synonyms for rotting8

noun, as in (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

decomposition, rot, putrefaction, breakdown

verb, as in break down

decompose, rot, molder, moulder

verb, as in become physically weaker

What does rotting mean?3

verb

1

break down“The bodies decomposed in the heat”

2

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

noun

1

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

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with rotting?3

two syllables

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Rotting in a sentence

  • The rotting leaves produced large quantities of hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas.CM
  • Ziri's bike is still there, just rotting away in the undergrowth.Amastan
  • The stench of rotting flesh overwhelmed us as we entered the room.darinmex
  • He could not by any means tolerate the ghastly smell of rotting onion.negativeclock
  • The jungle floor was covered in a thick layer of rotting leaves and debris.Amastan
  • Alberto found a rotting carcass in the basement.Amastan
  • Adriano pushed his head down on the rotting carcass.Amastan
  • She thought she was above everything and now she is rotting in prison.Eccles17

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Forms of rotting

as a noun

plural
rottings