Decay and Impurity

Decay

Decay noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

Impurity and decay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impurity" instead a noun "Decay".

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

Impurity

Impurity noun - Something that is or that makes impure.

Decay and impurity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decay" instead a noun "Impurity".

Nearby Words: impure, impurely

How words are described

alleged alleged decay alleged impurity
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