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There are 3 syllables in the word putrefy.

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Definition of putrefy:

putrefy (verb):: to make putrid; verb. become putrid; decay with an offensive smell.; (of organic matter) to rot and produce an offensive smell

Synonyms for putrefy:

smell decompose disintegrate stink perish crumble foul decay mold deteriorate

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Antonyms for putrefy:

brighten improve rise grow build flourish honor ascend germinate join

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