physical decay

Frequency: 6.87.3 per million words

The process of a body or object breaking down.

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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.