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rot

verb
/rɒt/

Meaning

to decay or decompose; to become corrupt

Example Sentences

The fruit will rot if left in the sun.

Synonyms

decay, decompose, spoil, putrefy

Antonyms

preserve, fresh, maintain, conserve

Collocations

rot away, rot completely, rot quickly, rot slowly, rot in storage

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