decompose | Definition of decompose

Synonyms and Antonyms of decompose

to go through decomposition

detectives needed to know how long it would take a corpse to decompose to that advanced state

Synonyms of decompose

break down, corrupt, decay, disintegrate, fester, foul, mold, molder, perish [chiefly British], putrefy, rot, spoil

Words Related to decompose

sour, turn, turn off [British]

contaminate, defile, pollute, taint

addle, curdle, ferment

crumble, decline, degenerate, descend, deteriorate, dilapidate, sink, wither

Phrases Synonymous with decompose

fall apart, go to seed (or run to seed)

Near Antonyms of decompose

age, develop, grow, mature, ripen

refresh, renew, restore

cleanse, purify

assemble, compose, integrate

ameliorate, better, improve, meliorate