Putrefy (Verb)
Meaning
Become putrid; decay with an offensive smell; "organic matter putrefies".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The fish left on the beach for weeks began to putrefy under the scorching sun.
- Food waste that is not disposed of properly will quickly putrefy and attract pests.
- When bacteria infect a wound, the tissue starts to putrefy, causing it to become infected.
- If a dead animal is not removed promptly, it will putrefy and cause unpleasant odors in the area.
- As the dead plant matter was not composted, it started to putrefy, hindering the growth of surrounding plants.