Decaying and Ripening

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

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Ripening is an antonym for decaying.

Nearby Words: decay, decayed

Ripening noun - The process of becoming mature.

Usage example: the ripening of a pumpkin can take a whole season

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Decaying is an antonym for ripening.

Nearby Words: ripe, ripened, ripeness

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