DECAY Synonyms
There are 15 synonyms of the word
decay.
(exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word decay. (close relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word decay. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DECAY
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | decline | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | decomposition | nounn | ||||
| 3 | disintegration | nounn | ||||
| 4 | blight | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | degradation | nounn | ||||
| 6 | deterioration | nounn | ||||
| 7 | putrefaction | nounn | ||||
| 8 | putrescence | nounn | ||||
| 9 | rot | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | spoilage | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | crumble | verbv | ||||
| 12 | decompose | verbv | ||||
| 13 | dilapidate | verbv | ||||
| 14 | disintegrate | verbv | ||||
| 15 | radioactive decay | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For DECAY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
decay, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
change
action
activity
decomposition
decrease
decrement
degradation
deterioration
spoilage
unsoundness
Phrases (5)
change integritynatural actionnatural processnuclear reactionorganic phenomenon
