a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

[ Syn: putrefaction ]

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

[ Syn: decomposition , rotting , putrefaction ]

unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

[ Syn: bunk , bunkum , buncombe , guff , hogwash ]

break down; The bodies decomposed in the heat

[ Syn: decompose , molder , moulder ]

become physically weaker; Political prisoners are wasting away in many prisons all over the world

[ Syn: waste ]