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Definition rot in American English

rot verb

verb
/rɑt/
1

to decay by a gradual natural process, or to make something decay in this way

Example

All that candy will rot your teeth.

Example

The window frames had completely rotted away.

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2

to be in a physical or mental condition that is gradually getting worse

Example

Those who were convicted were sent to rot in prison.

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Definition rot in American English