ROT
- to decompose [v ROTS, ROTTED, ROTTING]
- disease characterized by decay of tissue
- rule of thumb
- to undergo decomposition from the action of bacteria or fungi
- become unsound or weak (as from use or chemical action)
- go to ruin deteriorate
- become morally corrupt degenerate
- cause to decompose or deteriorate with or as if with rot
- to decay
- decay