rot

verb
[L9554]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : rot
  • simple present, singular, third person : rots
  • simple past : rotted
  • present participle : rotting
  • past participle : rotted

Senses

  • decay, primarily through microbial growth
  • to decompose, decay, deteriorate, decline (esp. in standards), become untrustworthy or unscrupulous

rot

noun
[L9553]

Forms

  • singular : rot
  • plural : rots

Senses

  • decayed matter