Definitions

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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Not far from where she sits, large growths of dry rot fungus are feeding off the floorboards.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Seattle Times

Building inspectors later found that the wooden supports holding up the balcony had been eaten away by dry rot, even though the structure was less than 10 years old.

From New York Times

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

dry-rot

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