Decayed and Marred

Decayed

Decayed adjective - Having lost forcefulness, courage, or spirit.

Marred and decayed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Marred" instead an adjective "Decayed".

Nearby Words: decay, decaying

Marred

Marred adjective - Blemished by injury or rough wear.

Decayed and marred are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decayed" instead an adjective "Marred".

Nearby Word: marring
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