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dry-rot

VERB
decay
Synonyms
STRONGEST
atrophy corrode decompose degenerate discolor disintegrate dissolve dwindle fade get worse lessen mortify pollute rot shrivel wane wither
STRONG
blight collapse curdle decline defile depreciate fail mildew mold molder perish putrefy sap sicken sink slump spoil suppurate turn weaken
WEAK
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
Antonyms
STRONGEST
brighten build color combine develop enlarge expand extend grow improve increase put together raise strengthen unite
STRONG
ascend help make well prosper rise
WEAK
flourish germinate ripen

Example Sentences

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The wood had badly deteriorated: There was dry rot, termites and water damage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2024

Periodically, it has called out for reroofing, repair of dry rot, replacement of aging siding and a new coat of paint.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2023

A later investigation found that joists supporting the deck were suffering from dry rot and had been constructed by a company with a history of complaints.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2022

I’ve just had to fork out for a new boiler, crashed the car and found evidence of dry rot in the attic.

From The Guardian • Sep. 17, 2021

They were Muggles who hated and despised magic in any form, which meant that Harry was about as welcome in their house as dry rot.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling