rot

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

Similar word(s): putrefaction

Definition categories: state, decay

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

Similar word(s): breakdown, decomposition, putrefaction, rotting

Definition categories: process, decay

3. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

Similar word(s): buncombe, bunk, bunkum, guff, hogwash

Definition categories: communication, drivel, garbage

verb

1. break down

Similar word(s): decompose, molder, moulder

Definition categories: change, decay

2. become physically weaker

Similar word(s): waste

Definition categories: body, degenerate, deteriorate, devolve, drop

Sentences with rot as a verb:

- I hope they all rot in prison for what they've done.

- to rot vegetable fiber