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rot
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/puðɾiˈðɐ̃w̃/po·dri·dão
Definitions
21
The state or process of decaying or rotting.
Usage examples
“The accumulated rubbish gave off a strong smell of rot.”
“The rot in the wood was evident to the touch.”
Common combinations
smell of rotstate of decaymoral decay
2
A situation of corruption, moral or social degradation.
Usage examples
“The scandal revealed the rot that dominated the institution.”
“The rot in the political system was denounced by the newspapers.”