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Decay

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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

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noun

• a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus

verb

• ripen and generate pus

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verb

• stop operating or functioning

• become unfit for consumption or use

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