rotting Synonyms

rotting Meaning

Wordnet

rotting (n)

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

Webster

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

of Rot

rotting Sentence Examples

  1. The ripe banana's skin was turning an unsightly brown, a sign of rotting.
  2. The abandoned house stood vacant, its walls rotting away from neglect.
  3. The stench of rotting garbage hung heavy in the air, suffocating the senses.
  4. The wound on his leg was infected and beginning to rot, requiring immediate medical attention.
  5. The once-verdant leaves of the tree turned yellow and brown, signaling its slow demise from rotting roots.
  6. The pile of rotting compost attracted swarms of flies, creating a nuisance for the neighborhood.
  7. The rotting potatoes in the pantry emitted an acrid and unpleasant odor.
  8. The rotten fruit on the ground attracted rodents, posing a health hazard.
  9. The rotten apple's soft flesh was inedible and had to be discarded.
  10. The rotting fish in the harbor spread a pungent smell that could be detected for miles.

FAQs About the word rotting

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

spoiled, spoiling, decayed, decomposed,rotted, rotten, disgusting, decomposing, decaying, vile

redolent, aromatic, ambrosial, redolent, scented, perfumed, savoury, savoury, aromatic, savory

The ripe banana's skin was turning an unsightly brown, a sign of rotting.

The abandoned house stood vacant, its walls rotting away from neglect.

The stench of rotting garbage hung heavy in the air, suffocating the senses.

The wound on his leg was infected and beginning to rot, requiring immediate medical attention.