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Rot
rɒt
Rot definitions
verb
rots
rotting
rotted
rot
- (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"
- gradually deteriorate, especially through neglect
"the education system has been allowed to rot"
- make fun of; tease
"has anybody been rotting you?"
noun
rot
- the process of decaying
"the leaves were turning black with rot"
- rotten or decayed matter
- any of a number of fungal or bacterial diseases that cause tissue deterioration, especially in plants
- liver rot in sheep
- a process of deterioration; a decline in standards
"there is enough talent in the team to stop the rot"
- corruption on the part of officials
- nonsense; rubbish
"don't talk rot"