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To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

To decline in function or utility.

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.

(figurative) To spend a long period of time (in an unpleasant place or state).

To expose, as flax, to a process of maceration, etc., for the purpose of separating the fiber; to ret.

(slang) To talk nonsense.

The process of becoming rotten; putrefaction.

Decaying matter.

(in compounds) Any of several diseases in which breakdown of tissue occurs.

(nonsense)Verbal nonsense.