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Rot (verb)
To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.
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Rot (verb)
To decline in function or utility.
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Rot (verb)
To (cause to) deteriorate in any way, as in morals; to corrupt.
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Rot (verb)
To make putrid; to cause to be wholly or partially decomposed by natural processes.
“to rot vegetable fiber”
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Rot (verb)
To spend a long period of time (in an unpleasant place).
“to rot in prison”
“to rot in Hell”
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Rot (verb)
To expose, as flax, to a process of maceration, etc., for the purpose of separating the fiber; to ret.
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Rot (noun)
The process of becoming rotten; putrefaction.
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Rot (noun)
Any of several diseases in which breakdown of tissue occurs.
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Rot (noun)
Verbal nonsense.
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Wot (verb)
To know.
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Rot (verb)
(chiefly of animal or vegetable matter) decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; decompose
“the chalets were neglected and their woodwork was rotting away”
“caries sets in at a weak point and spreads to rot the whole tooth”
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Rot (verb)
gradually deteriorate, especially through neglect
“the education system has been allowed to rot”
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Rot (verb)
make fun of; tease
“has anybody been rotting you?”
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Rot (noun)
the process of decaying
“the leaves were turning black with rot”
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Rot (noun)
rotten or decayed matter.
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Rot (noun)
any of a number of fungal or bacterial diseases that cause tissue deterioration, especially in plants.
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Rot (noun)
liver rot in sheep.
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Rot (noun)
a process of deterioration; a decline in standards
“there is enough talent in the team to stop the rot”
“it was when they moved back to the family home that the rot set in”
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Rot (noun)
corruption on the part of officials.
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Rot (noun)
nonsense; rubbish
“don’t talk rot”
“‘Rot!’ she said with vehemence”