rot
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