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to rot
01
to become destroyed, often due to the action of bacteria or fungi over time
Intransitive
Example
If not refrigerated, food can quickly rot.
The damp wood is currently rotting in the neglected shed.
1.1
to cause a particular thing to decay or decompose
Transitive: to rot sth
Example
The damp conditions in the basement rotted the wooden beams, causing structural damage to the house.
Neglecting to refrigerate the leftovers promptly can rot the food.
02
to deteriorate and go to ruin due to neglect
Intransitive
Example
The neglectful landlord allowed the once-grand mansion to rot, leaving it to decay and crumble into ruins.
Without proper care, the neglected garden rotted into a tangled mess of weeds and overgrown plants.
Rot
01
the process of being destroyed via natural causes
Example
The fruit began to show signs of rot after sitting on the kitchen counter for too long.
Wet and humid conditions accelerated the rot of the wooden fence posts.
02
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
03
unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
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