Dud and Rotten

Dud

Dud adjective - Failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive.

Rotten and dud are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rotten" instead an adjective "Dud".

Nearby Word: dude

Rotten

Rotten adjective - Having undergone organic breakdown.

Dud and rotten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dud" instead an adjective "Rotten".

Nearby Words: rottenness, rottenly
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