decay

blight corrosion decomposition degeneration deterioration disintegration disrepair extinction impairment rot

adulteration atrophy caries consumption crumbling decadence decline decrease decrepitude degeneracy depreciation dilapidation dissolution downfall dying fading failing gangrene mortification perishing putrefaction putrescence putridity putridness rotting ruin ruination rust senescence spoilage spoilation wasting withering

wasting away

building development growth improvement

ascent construction increase morality rise

flourish germination ripening strength strengthening

atrophy corrode decompose degenerate discolor disintegrate dissolve dwindle fade get worse lessen mortify pollute rot shrivel wane wither

blight collapse curdle decline defile depreciate dry-rot fail mildew mold molder perish putrefy sap sicken sink slump spoil suppurate turn weaken

be impaired become contaminated break up go bad go to seed go to the dogs hit rock bottom hit the skids pejorate putresce reach depths waste away wear away

brighten build color combine develop enlarge expand extend grow improve increase put together raise strengthen unite

ascend help make well prosper rise

flourish germinate ripen