decay

Pronunciation: US [dɪˈkeɪ] UK [dɪ'keɪ]

Synonyms

break down corrupt decompose disintegrate fester foul mold molder perish putrefy rot spoil

v.	1. to be gradually destroyed as a result of a natural process of change 2. if a building or an area decays, its state gradually gets worse because it has not been taken care of 3. to become gradually worse in quality, or weaker in power or influence
n.	1. the gradual destruction of something as a result of a natural process of change; the part of something that has gradually been destroyed 2. the process by which a building or an area gradually gets into a worse state because it has not been taken care of 3. the process of becoming gradually worse in quality, or weaker in power or influence

If thy brother bee waxen poore, and fallen in decay with thee.
Source: Bible (AV): Leviticus
The decay of our civilization,..a break-down of social structures and..a drying-up of the emotional springs of life.
Source: R. G. Collingwood
Ancient..families..decayed..into the humble vale of life.
Source: Sir W. Scott
Impoverished widows and spinsters of the middle classes..were officially described as 'decayed gentlewomen'.
Source: John Gloag

English word decay can not be rearranged.
Based on decay, new words formed by adding one letter at the beginning or end
k - acdey
l - yacked
s - clayed
All shorter English words within decay :
ace aced ad ae ay aye cad cade cay dace day de dey dye ed ya ye yea
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With the same order, English words that are formed by any part of : de dec decay e cay a ay y
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English words starting with decay :
decayers decaying decayed decayer decays decay
English words that contain decay :
decayers decaying decayed decayer decays decay
English words ending with decay :
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