Synonyms of rotting

rotting 1 of 3

adjective

as in rotted

Related Words

• rotted
• decaying
• decayed
• rotten
• decomposing
• decomposed
• spoiled
• disgusting
• revolting
• repulsive
• spoiling
• vile
• filthy
• putrid
• rancid
• offensive
• noxious
• stale
• dirty
• bad
• odorous
• fetid
• stinking
• ripe
• odoriferous
• smelly
• stinky
• malodorous
• nasty
• musty
• skunky
• odiferous
• fusty
• funky
• reeking
• noisome
• frowsy
• foul
• rank
• reeky
• stenchy
• strong
• frowsty

Dissimilar Words

• fragrant
• aromatic
• sweet
• scented
• perfumed
• redolent
• savory
• ambrosial
• spicy
• woodsy
• flowery
• fruity

rotting

2 of 3

noun

as in decay

Related Words

• decay
• crumbling
• spoiling
• decomposition
• disintegration
• dark age
• deterioration
• sunset
• degradation
• degeneration
• nadir
• dissolution
• breakup
• ebb
• degeneracy
• decadence
• devolution
• decline
• eclipse
• downfall
• destruction
• depreciation
• downgrade
• debasement
• fall
• declension
• abasement
• declination
• lessening
• ruination
• demolition
• decimation
• shrinkage
• dégringolade
• decrease
• havoc
• ruin
• lowering
• slump
• diminution
• sag
• reduction
• desolation
• deflation
• downturn
• dip
• demolishment
• descent
• diminishment
• loss
• abatement
• decrement
• downtrend
• drop
• slip
• falloff
• downslide
• drop-off
• de-escalation

Dissimilar Words

• growth
• development
• rise
• evolution
• flowering
• advancement
• ascent
• restoration
• upswing
• renewal
• revitalization
• increase
• blossoming
• flourishing
• addition
• gain
• enhancement
• raise
• increment
• supplement
• augmentation
• boost
• accrual
• accretion
• heightening
• addendum

rotting

3 of 3

verb

present participle of rot

1

as in deteriorating

to become worse or of less value

the house slowly fell into disrepair and rotted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deteriorating
• crumbling
• worsening
• descending
• declining
• decaying
• degenerating
• sinking
• diminishing
• devolving
• ebbing
• regressing
• atrophying
• weakening
• retrograding
• sagging
• disintegrating
• decomposing
• putrefying
• moldering
• falling
• going to pot
• going to seed
• dwindling
• waning
• receding
• slipping
• degrading
• downsizing
• reducing
• souring
• dilapidating
• corrupting
• languishing
• undermining
• spoiling
• drooping
• debilitating
• abating
• lessening
• wilting
• failing
• lagging
• wasting (away)
• lowering
• running down
• flagging
• breaking down
• de-escalating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improving
• ameliorating
• upgrading
• bettering
• meliorating
• strengthening
• enhancing
• developing
• intensifying
• enriching
• heightening
• fortifying
• progressing
• proceeding
• marching
• advancing

2

as in decomposing

to go through decomposition

rotting vegetation on the bank of the river

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rotting

Verb

The citation comes one day after the company released a list of measures being taken to control odors from rotting food that prompted multiple violations issued by Southland air-quality regulators. — City News Service, Daily News, 25 July 2026

But in the weeks since, the stench of rotting food has drifted into nearby neighborhoods. — Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

So too are scavengers like eagles and hawks that feast on rotting remains. — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

The pot should have plenty of drainage holes to allow extra water to flow and keep the roots from rotting. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Cucumbers Similar to eggplants and squash, cucumber plants and their heavy fruits have a better likelihood of growing well and not rotting with stakes in place. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026

Pinned beneath her rotting legs in his recliner chair, Loftis narrowly escapes by yanking its lever, catapulting the hag over his head. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

If for some reason the plants are staying too wet, the roots and lower stems may be rotting. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

There is also brick loss, structural cracks and rotting window units at risk of collapse, according to the inspection. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026