Rot ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Rot ( verb )

1. To decay or decompose as a result of biological action, especially bacterial or fungal action.
2. To deteriorate or break down physically, chemically, or biologically.
3. To become morally corrupt or evil.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse rotna, of germanic origin; related to dutch rotten and german rotten.

Examples:

1. The fruit was left on the counter and began to rot.
2. The old wooden bridge was rotting and needed to be replaced.
3. The corrupt official was accused of using public funds to line his own pockets and rot the system from within.
4. The neglected garden was filled with plants that had rotted away.
5. The scandalous behavior of the politicians is causing the public's faith in the government to rot.

(As a noun)

Rot ( noun )

1. To decay or decompose as a result of biological action, especially bacterial or fungal action.
2. To deteriorate or break down physically, chemically, or biologically.
3. To become morally corrupt or evil.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse rotna, of germanic origin; related to dutch rotten and german rotten.

Examples:

1. The fruit was left on the counter and began to rot.
2. The old wooden bridge was rotting and needed to be replaced.
3. The corrupt official was accused of using public funds to line his own pockets and rot the system from within.
4. The neglected garden was filled with plants that had rotted away.
5. The scandalous behavior of the politicians is causing the public's faith in the government to rot.