Synonyms of moldering

moldering 1 of 3

adjective

as in rotting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotting
• moldy
• decaying
• putrescent
• decomposing
• mildewy
• putrefying
• disintegrating
• corroded
• crumbled
• disintegrated
• degenerated
• deteriorated
• gangrenous
• contaminated
• polluted
• rancid
• tainted
• putrid
• impure
• fermented
• decayed
• sour
• decomposed
• off
• turned
• defiled
• curdled
• rotten
• soured
• rank
• spoiled
• corrupted
• fouled
• addled
• putrefied
• sourish
• bad

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fresh
• sweet
• undecomposed
• good
• preserved
• pristine
• untouched
• unspoiled
• uncontaminated
• untainted
• unpolluted
• undefiled

moldering

2 of 3

noun

as in fermentation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fermentation
• crumbling
• disintegration
• souring
• curdling
• decomposition
• rot
• decay
• dissolution
• festering
• putrefaction
• spoilage
• putrescence
• corruption
• breakdown

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• growth
• maturation
• ripening

moldering

3 of 3

verb

present participle of molder

as in decomposing

to go through decomposition

leaves moldering in the compost pile

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotting
• decomposing
• decaying
• disintegrating
• festering
• putrefying
• molding
• crumbling
• corrupting
• perishing
• deteriorating
• spoiling
• descending
• falling apart
• fouling
• rusting
• running to seed
• turning
• polluting
• contaminating
• fermenting
• breaking down
• going to seed
• defiling
• tainting
• souring
• mortifying
• degenerating
• withering
• sinking
• curdling
• turning off
• declining
• dilapidating
• addling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aging
• growing
• ripening
• developing
• maturing
• restoring
• ageing
• renewing
• refreshing
• purifying
• cleansing
• assembling
• integrating
• improving
• composing
• ameliorating
• bettering
• meliorating