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adjective

Definition of rottednext
as in rotting

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rotted

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verb

past tense of rot
1
as in deteriorated
to become worse or of less value the house slowly fell into disrepair and rotted

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2
as in decayed
to go through decomposition rotting vegetation on the bank of the river

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  1. deteriorated
  2. crumbled
  3. rotten
  4. descended
  5. disintegrated
  6. worsened
  7. disgusting
Verb
  • The inside story of how this relationship deteriorated is worth a read.
    Chris Branch, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The increase in tests came as relations with the United States and its regional allies deteriorated and Pyongyang pulled closer to Russia.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of deteriorated
Verb
  • The rest of the batting order crumbled as sure as night follows day.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • As their world crumbled around them, many found hope in a dance ritual that adherents believed would ultimately spark an upheaval in which their enemies would be ousted and their once-free existence restored.
    Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of crumbled
Adjective
  • The prospect of a weaker board comes in the context of the urgent need to deal with huge issues facing MPS, especially after the rotten year the school system has had in 2024.
    Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Just avoid adding rotten food to bokashi or worm bin composters because mold can throw off the composting process in indoor composting systems.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of rotten
Verb
  • As tens of thousands of visitors from around the world descended on Miami for the city’s annual art celebration, a lucky few were invited to an immersive experience that blended contemporary art with fashion, mixology, and luxury travel.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Last month, the Snow Ball descended upon New York City to host a dinner at Cocos at Colette to get the snowball rolling ahead of the gala.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of descended
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  • The coins were apparently stored in a leather pouch, which had disintegrated over time, and concealed within or behind a kitchen wall, according to the Jerusalem Post.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Roberto Mancini did make up with Carlos Tevez (or, at least, was willing to tolerate him) after their relationship at Manchester City appeared to have disintegrated.
    Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of disintegrated
Verb
  • However, wider market fundamentals have not materially altered and have somewhat worsened.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Closer to home, while reservoir levels in Northern California are healthy after recent atmospheric rivers brought historic rainfall, conditions in the lower Colorado River Basin have worsened in recent months.
    Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of worsened
Adjective
  • This woman is just an awful, disgusting person in general.
    Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Regardless of who wins, social media will be abuzz with the postgame mayo shower, which is either good comedy or downright disgusting, depending on your tolerance for condiments getting poured on people.
    Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of disgusting
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