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DECOMPOSE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word decompose. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word decompose. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for DECOMPOSE

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decay

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the process of gradually becoming inferior

• a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

• the organic phenomenon of rotting

• an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying

• the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

verb

• lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

• fall into decay or ruin

• undergo decay or decomposition

disintegrate

verb

v

verb

• break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity

• cause to undergo fission or lose particles

• lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

rot

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

• (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

• unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

verb

• break down

• become physically weaker

break down

verb

v

verb

• make ineffective

• make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features

• lose control of one's emotions

• stop operating or functioning

• fall apart

• cause to fall or collapse

• separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts

• collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack

crumble

verb

v

verb

• fall apart

• break or fall apart into fragments

• fall into decay or ruin

deteriorate

verb

v

verb

• become worse or disintegrate

• grow progressively worse

perish

verb

v

verb

• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

putrefy

verb

v

verb

• become putrid; decay with an offensive smell

spoil

verb

v

noun

• (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

• the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

• the act of stripping and taking by force

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• become unfit for consumption or use

• alter from the original

• treat with excessive indulgence

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• have a strong desire or urge to do something

• destroy and strip of its possession

• make imperfect

molder

verb, noun

v, n

verb

• break down

moulder

verb

v

verb

• break down

break up

verb, noun

v, n

verb

• to cause to separate and go in different directions

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• disband

• break violently or noisily; smash

• make a break in

• cause to go into a solution

• suffer a nervous breakdown

• take apart into its constituent pieces

• destroy the completeness of a set of related items

• set or keep apart

• attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example

• release ice

• close at the end of a session

• bring the association of to an end or cause to break up

• come to an end

• break or cause to break into pieces

• cause to separate

• separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts

• laugh unrestrainedly

Best Hypernyms For DECOMPOSE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for decompose, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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