Rancid and Rotting

Rancid

Rancid adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

Rotting and rancid are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rotting" instead an adjective "Rancid".

Nearby Word: rancidity

Rotting

Rotting noun - (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.
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Rancid and rotting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rancid" instead an adjective "Rotting".

Nearby Words: rot, rotted
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