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Definition of Decay
(v. i.)
To pass gradually from a sound, prosperous, or perfect state, to one of imperfection, adversity, or dissolution; to waste away; to decline; to fail; to become weak, corrupt, or disintegrated; to rot; to perish; as, a tree decays; fortunes decay; hopes decay.
(v. t.)
To cause to decay; to impair.
(v. t.)
To destroy.
(n.)
Gradual failure of health, strength, soundness, prosperity, or of any species of excellence or perfection; tendency toward dissolution or extinction; corruption; rottenness; decline; deterioration; as, the decay of the body; the decay of virtue; the decay of the Roman empire; a castle in decay.
(n.)
Destruction; death.
(n.)
Cause of decay.
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Synonyms of Decay
Disintegration
Decomposition
Radioactive Decay
Decline
Fall
Downslope
Descent
Declension
Declivity
Declination
Diminution
Chemical Decomposition Reaction
Putrefaction
Vector Decomposition
Rot
Rotting
Decomposition Reaction
Annihilation
Dissolution
Break Down
Break Up
Moulder
Disintegrate
Decompose
Molder
Dilapidate
Crumble
Crumple
Tumble
Collapse
Fall Apart
Corrupt
Putrefy
Spoil
Change Integrity
Antonyms of Decay
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Homophones of Decay
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