rot
/ɹɒt/verb
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.
2
To decline in function or utility.
3
To (cause to) deteriorate in any way, as in morals; to corrupt.
4
To make putrid; to cause to be wholly or partially decomposed by natural processes.
5
To spend a long period of time (in an unpleasant place or state).
6
To expose, as flax, to a process of maceration, etc., for the purpose of separating the fiber; to ret.
7
To talk nonsense.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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