Rot and Souring

Rot

Rot noun - The process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances.
Usage example: the rot begins shortly after the fish are killed

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

Nearby Words: rotted, rotting, rote

Souring

Souring noun - The loss of friendship or affection.

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

Nearby Words: sour, sourness, soured
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