Synonyms and Antonyms of decay
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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'decay'
1. (noun) decay
the process of gradually becoming inferior
Synonyms: disintegration , decomposition , radioactive decay , decline
2. (noun) decay, decline
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Synonyms: disintegration , fall , decay , downslope , descent , radioactive decay , decomposition , declension , decline , declivity , declination , diminution
3. (noun) decay, decomposition
the organic phenomenon of rotting
Synonyms: disintegration , chemical decomposition reaction , decomposition , putrefaction , radioactive decay , vector decomposition , decline , rot , rotting , decay , decomposition reaction
4. (noun) decay
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
Synonyms: disintegration , decomposition , radioactive decay , decline
5. (verb) decay, radioactive decay, disintegration
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Synonyms: disintegration , decomposition , radioactive decay , decline , decay , annihilation , dissolution
6. (verb) disintegrate, decay, decompose
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
Synonyms: break down , decay , break up , moulder , disintegrate , decompose , molder , dilapidate , crumble , rot
7. (verb) decay, crumble, dilapidate
fall into decay or ruin
Synonyms: break down , dilapidate , decompose , crumple , disintegrate , tumble , collapse , crumble , decay , fall apart
8. (verb) decay
undergo decay or decomposition
Synonyms: crumble , decompose , dilapidate , disintegrate
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