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Decay vs Addle - What's the difference?

decay | addle |


As nouns the difference between decay and addle

is that decay is the process or result of being gradually decomposed while addle is (obsolete) liquid filth; mire or addle can be a foolish or dull-witted fellow.

As verbs the difference between decay and addle

is that decay is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality while addle is (provincial|northern england) to earn, earn by labor; earn money or one's living — or addle can be to make addle; to grow addle; to muddle; as, he addled his brain.

As an adjective addle is

having lost the power of development, and become rotten, as eggs; putrid.

Mottled vs Decay - What's the difference?

mottled | decay |


As verbs the difference between mottled and decay

is that mottled is (mottle) while decay is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

As an adjective mottled

is colored in patches; spotted.

As a noun decay is

the process or result of being gradually decomposed.

Decay vs Evolution - What's the difference?

decay | evolution |


As nouns the difference between decay and evolution

is that decay is the process or result of being gradually decomposed while evolution is evolution.

As a verb decay

is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

Decay vs Detriment - What's the difference?

decay | detriment |


As nouns the difference between decay and detriment

is that decay is the process or result of being gradually decomposed while detriment is harm, hurt, damage.

As a verb decay

is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

Decay vs Fester - What's the difference?

decay | fester |


As verbs the difference between decay and fester

is that decay is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality while fester is to become septic; to become rotten.

As a noun decay

is the process or result of being gradually decomposed.

Decay vs Contaminated - What's the difference?

decay | contaminated |


As verbs the difference between decay and contaminated

is that decay is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality while contaminated is past tense of contaminate.

As a noun decay

is the process or result of being gradually decomposed.

As an adjective contaminated is

adulterated; impure.

Decay vs Life - What's the difference?

decay | life |


As nouns the difference between decay and life

is that decay is the process or result of being gradually decomposed while life is the state that follows birth, and precedes death; the state of being alive and living.

As a verb decay

is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

As a proper noun Life is

god.

Deteriorates vs Decay - What's the difference?

deteriorates | decay |


As verbs the difference between deteriorates and decay

is that deteriorates is while decay is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

As a noun decay is

the process or result of being gradually decomposed.

Decay vs Putrid - What's the difference?

decay | putrid |


As a noun decay

is the process or result of being gradually decomposed.

As a verb decay

is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

As an adjective putrid is

rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction.

Decay vs Depression - What's the difference?

decay | depression |


As nouns the difference between decay and depression

is that decay is the process or result of being gradually decomposed while depression is depression (area that is lower than its surroundings).

As a verb decay

is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

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