rot

/ɹˈɒt/

/ˈɹɑt/

to rot

MAIN VERB

to break down or destroy

synonyms : decompose

1.1

to cause something to break down

become physically weaker

synonyms : waste

Rot

the process of of being destroyed via natural causes

synonyms : breakdown

a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

synonyms : buncombe

Examples

1. The team stopped the rot with a 5–0 win last night.

2. The company's recent financial scandal can be traced back to the CEO's unethical practices - fish rots from the head.

3. Eventually the tissue inside the rock rotted away.

4. - Pumpkins rot quickly.