decay

A common, everyday term for cavities.

Describes a gradual process of decay.

Describes a fast process of decay.

The process of a body or object breaking down.

Refers to the deterioration of a city or part of a city.

The decline of social structures and relationships in a community.

A formal or medical term for cavities.

The process by which standards of behavior decline.

Refers to the decline of manufacturing and industry in a region.

The most common and general term for the scent of decay.

Visible or detectable indications that decay is occurring.

The condition of being decayed.

Refers to the entire sequence of events during decay.

A neutral or formal term for the smell of decay. 'Odor' is AmE, 'odour' is BrE.

A strong, very unpleasant smell of decay.

Specifies what is decaying.

Describes a current state of deterioration.

Specifies the location where decay is occurring.

To be the reason for decay.

To take action to stop decay from happening.

To halt the process of decay.

To begin to decay; to enter a state of decay.

To undo the effects of decay.