Synonyms for

Decayed

Verb / dʌˈkeɪd / Another word for decayed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Decayed means to rot or decompose, especially through the action of bacteria and fungi.

Synonyms & similar words

dilapidate crumble decay disintegrate rotten decompose rotted rotted spoiled corroded decomposed disintegrated deteriorated crumbled crumbled disintegrated debilitated degraded discolored dissolved eroded oxidized perished putrefied spoiled stained wasted

Example sentences

  1. The apple decayed and turned brown.
  2. The old house had a decaying roof.
  3. The fallen leaves decayed on the ground.
  4. The smell of decay filled the air.
  5. The decaying wood was infested with insects.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
  • We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
  • Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

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