Decay and Mortify

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Decay

Decay verb - To go through decomposition.
Usage example: the atom of plutonium decayed in the test chamber
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Mortify and decay are semantically related in deteriorate topic. In some cases you can use "Mortify" instead a verb "Decay", when it comes to topics like rot, technical.
Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

Mortify

Mortify verb - To throw into a state of self-conscious distress.
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Decay and mortify are semantically related in become gangrenous topic. Sometimes you can use "Decay" instead a verb "Mortify".
Nearby Words: mortification, mortified, mortifying

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flesh decay flesh mortify flesh
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