Festering and Withering

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

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

Nearby Words: fester, festered

Withering noun - Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use).

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Festering and withering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Festering" instead a noun "Withering".

Nearby Words: wither, withered

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