Decay and Erode

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Decay

Decay verb - To go through decomposition.

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Erode is a synonym for decay in process topic. In some cases you can use "Erode" instead a verb "Decay", when it comes to topics like waste.

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

Erode

Erode verb - Become ground down or deteriorate.

Usage example: Her confidence eroded

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Decay is a synonym for erode in process topic. Sometimes you can use "Decay" instead a verb "Erode", if it concerns topics such as reduction, waste, waste away.

Nearby Words: erosion, eroding

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soul	decay soul	erode soul
form	decay form	erode form
material	decay material	erode material

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