decay
verbHow many syllables in decay?
There are 2 syllables in the word decay.How to pronounce decay:
Definition of decay:
- decay (verb):
- to rot or cause to rot
- to undergo decomposition
- lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current.
Synonyms for decay:
debilitation
decaying
declension
decline
decomposition
degeneration
deterioration
disintegration
exhaustion
radioactive decay
weakening
Antonyms for decay:
advance
aid
ameliorate
ascend
assist
be fit
be happy
be healthy
be indifferent
bloom
blossom
boom
brighten
build
burgeon
color
colour
combine
delight
despise
develop
dislike
enhance
enlarge
expand
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