The meaning of ROT is to undergo decomposition from the action of bacteria or fungi. How to use rot in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rot.

Most of the bodies we pick up are all rotting bodies -- some since five or six days.

to become weak because of decay:[no object; (~ + away)] The disease was taking its toll, and his body was rotting away before our eyes. to become gradually worse, as from being in jail:[no object] hoped …

To deteriorate through neglect or inactivity; languish or decline: "He upset Alice by calling Washington ... a sink of boredom and saying he was rotting there" (John Dos Passos).

Definition of 'rotting' rotting in British English (ˈrɒtɪŋ ) adjective decaying as a result of bacterial or fungal action

/ˈrɑɾɪŋ/ /ˈrɒtɪŋ/ IPA guide Definitions of rotting noun (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action synonyms: decomposition, putrefaction, rot

rotting, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Rotting is the process of decay or decomposition of organic matter, typically caused by bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms. It often results in a change of color, texture, smell, and form, making a big …

rotted, rotting to undergo decomposition; decay. Synonyms: spoil, putrefy, molder, mold to deteriorate, disintegrate, fall, or become weak due to decay (often followed by away, from, off, etc.). to languish, …

rotting m (plural rottingen, diminutive rottinkje n) alternative form of rotan (“rattan”) (particularly) A rattan walking stick.