Decaying and Drooping

Decaying

Decaying noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.
Usage example: the decaying of the bone mass that is so regrettably common in elderly women

Drooping and decaying are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Drooping" instead the word "Decaying" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: decay, decayed

Drooping

Drooping adjective - Bending downward or forward.
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Synonyms for Drooping

Decaying and drooping are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decaying" instead the word "Drooping" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: droop, droopy, drooped
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