putrefy

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Learn the meaning of putrefy with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

putrefy

(verb)

Meaning

to rot or decay

Example

"The apple began to putrefy after a week."

Synonyms

decomposespoil

Antonyms

preserve

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin putrefacere, meaning to make rotten.
Related word forms
  • noun: putrefaction
  • adjective: putrid