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ROT

(noun, verb)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Rot.

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Rot - as a noun

A state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
putrefaction19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decay11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakdown19decomposition20putrefaction19rotting8

Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buncombe16bunk10bunkum14guff11hogwash17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drivel10garbage11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rot - as a verb

Break down

Example: "The bodies decomposed in the heat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decompose16molder9moulder10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decay11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become physically weaker

Example: "Political prisoners are wasting away in many prisons all over the world"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
waste8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
degenerate12deteriorate12devolve14drop7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The fruit was covered in rot and could not be eaten."
"The wood had started to decay and develop rot."
"She noticed a foul smell coming from the garbage, a sign of rot."
"The vegetables were left in the fridge for too long and began to show signs of rot."
"The house had been abandoned for years and was filled with rot and mold."
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Is ROT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rot is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ROT has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is ROT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rot is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 3.

Is ROT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rot is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROT has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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