Corrupt
Corrupt verb - To go through decomposition.
Usage example: a dead mouse corrupting in the walls produced a terrible smell
Restore
Restore verb - To bring back to a former condition or vigor.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Ivory Flower of Light: Legault and Jan pursue a trio of former Black Fang members captured by a corrupt Bern noble, and from there work to restore the Fang to its former glory.
Source: Video Game / Elibian Nights
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