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decay, deterioration, ruination, degradation

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Example Sentences

Example:If left untended, the plants will start to decay and die.

Definition:The state or process of decaying; a gradual decline; rottenness; putrefaction.

From decay

Example:The neighborhood's reputation deteriorated over time, leading to a decline in property values.

Definition:The act of deteriorating; a waste or decline toward a lower standard.

From deterioration

Example:The city faced the ruination of many of its landmarks during the war.

Definition:The act of ruining; the state of being ruined; destruction; ruin.

From ruination

Example:The oil rig suffered degradation due to corrosion, leading to safety concerns.

Definition:The act or process of degrading; the state of being degraded; deterioration; decline in value, virtue, etc.; as, the degradation of metals by rust.

From degradation