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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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