physical decay
Frequency: 6.87.3 per million words
The process of a body or object breaking down.
Categories:
Examples (10)
- The old man's stooped posture was a clear sign of physical decay.
- A poor diet and lack of exercise can accelerate the process of physical decay.
- The abandoned mansion was in an advanced state of physical decay.
- Historians study the physical decay of ancient ruins to understand past civilizations.
- Without proper maintenance, even the grandest structures will succumb to physical decay.
- He was horrified to witness the rapid physical decay of the once beautiful painting.
- The film graphically depicted the protagonist's slow physical decay from the disease.
- Preservatives are used in many products to prevent physical decay.
- While his mind remained sharp, he could not halt the relentless progress of his physical decay.
- The novel explores themes of moral corruption alongside the visible physical decay of the city.