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Putrid

  1. adjective

    of or relating to or attended by putrefaction

    putrid decomposition

  2. adjective

    in an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor; - Somerset Maugham

    horrible like raw and putrid flesh

  3. adjective

    morally corrupt or evil

    the putrid atmosphere of the court

Word family

putridness · putridity

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