Corrupt and Ripen

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Corrupt verb - To go through decomposition.

Usage example: a dead mouse corrupting in the walls produced a terrible smell

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Ripen is an antonym for corrupt.

Ripen verb - To become mature.

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Corrupt is an antonym for ripen.

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