rot

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

Datamuse reports no synonyms or antonyms for this word.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by [[fungus|fungi]] or bacteria.
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To decline in function or utility.
3. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To (cause to) [[deteriorate]] in any way, as in morals; to [[corrupt]].
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make [[putrid]]; to cause to be wholly or partially decomposed by natural processes.
5. {{lb|en|intransitive|figurative}} To spend a [[long]] period of [[time]] (in an unpleasant place or state).
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To expose, as flax, to a process of [[maceration]], etc., for the purpose of separating the [[fiber]]; to [[ret]].
7. {{lb|en|dated|slang}} To talk nonsense.
8. {{lb|en|transitive|slang|imperative}} {{U|damn}}; [[blast]].

Noun

1. The process of becoming [[rotten]]; [[putrefaction]].
2. [[decay|Decaying]] matter.
3. {{lb|en|chiefly|in compounds}} Any of several [[disease]]s in which [[breakdown]] of [[tissue]] occurs.
4. {{senseid|en|nonsense}}{{lb|en|uncountable}} Verbal [[nonsense]].

Proper noun

1. {{label|en|sports}} {{abbreviation of|en|[[refugee]] [[Olympics]] [[team]]|qq=country code for the team}}.

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