ROTTING
(noun, verb)
There are 8 meanings of the word
Rotting.
Definitions
Rotting - as a noun
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Rotting - as a verb
To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.
Example: "The apple left in the cupboard all that time had started to rot."
To decline in function or utility.
Example: "Your brain will rot if you spend so much time on the computer, tony!"
To (cause to) deteriorate in any way, as in morals; to corrupt.
To make putrid; to cause to be wholly or partially decomposed by natural processes.
Example: "To rot vegetable fiber"
To spend a long period of time (in an unpleasant place).
Example: "To rot in hell"
To expose, as flax, to a process of maceration, etc., for the purpose of separating the fiber; to ret.
To talk nonsense.
Example Sentences
"The rotting smell in the garbage can was unbearable."
"We discovered a rotting tree stump in the middle of the forest."
"The abandoned house was filled with rotting furniture."
"The rotting fruit attracted a swarm of flies."
"The shipwreck was covered in rotting seaweed."
Word Game Points
Is ROTTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rotting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ROTTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is ROTTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rotting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordROTTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is ROTTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rotting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordROTTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.