Extinction and Rotting

Extinction

Extinction noun - The state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless.

Rotting and extinction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rotting" instead a noun "Extinction".

Nearby Word: extinct

Rotting

Rotting noun - (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.
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Synonyms for Rotting

Extinction and rotting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extinction" instead a noun "Rotting".

Nearby Words: rot, rotted

Both words in one sentence

  • Fan Disservice / Film Resident Evil: Extinction: L.J (Mike Epps) is attacked by a female infected zombie, who had an exposed rotting breast.
  • Anthropomorphic Personification Adventure Time: While its not outright stated, its heavily implied that The Lich, a rotting undead sorcerer with a sickly green glow, who wants nothing more than the extinction of all life, is the anthropomorphic personification of Nuclear War.
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