Decay and Staleness

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

Staleness and decay are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Staleness" with "Decay", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

Staleness noun - Unoriginality as a result of being dull and hackneyed.

Decay and staleness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decay" instead a noun "Staleness".