Rot (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Molder
• Decompose
• Moulder

Hypernyms

• Decay

Hyponyms

• Biodegrade
• Hang

Related Words

• Rot (noun)
• Rotting (noun)

Meaning ²

Become physically weaker; "Political prisoners are wasting away in many prisons all over the world".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Waste

Hypernyms

• Devolve
• Drop
• Degenerate

Hyponyms

• Sphacelate
• Mortify
• Necrose