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putrefy

verb

Become putrid; decay with an offensive smell

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
UT
Scrabble score
15

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpjutɹəfaɪ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Become putrid; decay with an offensive smell

    “Organic matter putrefies”

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Example Sentences

Organic matter putrefies

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