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View definitions for decompose

decompose

verb as in rot, break up

verb as in analyze by taking apart

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Example Sentences

"The stench of decomposing bodies has left the volunteers traumatised," he said.

From BBC

The decomposing body of a man was discovered early Monday between two concrete pillars along the 101 Freeway, authorities said.

Following Ms Michalski's disappearance, the man made a series of online searches - including "what does a dead body smell like after it decomposes?"

From BBC

In an unpublished transcript for a Time article, Carson "told of having to bring up the decomposing bodies of felled soldiers."

From Salon

But by the time Agatha Harkness’ body instantaneously rots and decomposes into a bed of flowers in shades of her signature purple, her death inspires something closer to sadness rather than cheer.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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