Festering and Souring

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Festering noun - The process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances.

Usage example: the ghastly festering of the corpses abandoned on the battlefield

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Souring and festering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Souring" instead a noun "Festering".

Nearby Words: fester, festered

Souring noun - The loss of friendship or affection.

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Festering and souring are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Festering" instead a noun "Souring".

Nearby Words: sour, sourness, soured

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