decaying (Meaning)

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decaying (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Decay

The decaying leaves blanketed the forest floor, creating a rich carpet of organic matter.
A foul smell emanated from the decaying carcass of a small animal on the roadside.
The decaying wooden fence showed signs of neglect and weathering.
In abandoned buildings, one could often find decaying remnants of furniture and belongings.
The once vibrant neighborhood was now marred by rows of decaying houses and overgrown yards.
The decaying infrastructure of the city urgently needed renovation to prevent further deterioration.
The decaying pier jutted out into the sea, a relic of a bygone era.
Within the decaying ruins of the ancient temple, archaeologists uncovered artifacts dating back centuries.
The decaying fruit attracted swarms of flies and other insects to the orchard.
Despite efforts to preserve it, the decaying manuscript was crumbling to dust.

of Decay

deterioration, decay, weakening,decline, ebbing, degeneration, exhaustion, debilitation, flagging, relapse

rehabilitation, recuperation,improvement, revitalization, recovery, improvement, revitalization, strengthening, strengthening, recovery

The decaying leaves blanketed the forest floor, creating a rich carpet of organic matter.

A foul smell emanated from the decaying carcass of a small animal on the roadside.

The decaying wooden fence showed signs of neglect and weathering.

In abandoned buildings, one could often find decaying remnants of furniture and belongings.