rotting rose - GARDENING
Most of the bodies we pick up are all rotting bodies -- some since five or six days. To deteriorate through neglect or inactivity; languish or decline: "He upset Alice by calling Washington ... a sink of boredom and saying he was rotting there" (John Dos Passos).
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to become weak because of decay:[no object; (~ + away)] The disease was taking its toll, and his body was rotting away before our eyes. to become gradually worse, as from being in jail:[no object] hoped the killer would rot in jail. Definition of 'rotting' rotting in British English (ˈrɒtɪŋ ) adjective decaying as a result of bacterial or fungal action /ˈrɑɾɪŋ/ /ˈrɒtɪŋ/ IPA guide Definitions of rotting noun (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action synonyms: decomposition, putrefaction, rot rotting, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary Generally used to describe the gradual process of breaking down or deteriorating, often over a long period.
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Can be applied to organic matter, buildings, and even moral values. It’s more neutral compared to 'rotting' but can have a negative connotation. Rotting is the process of decay or decomposition of organic matter, typically caused by bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms. It often results in a change of color, texture, smell, and form, making a big leap from its original state.