Synonyms of decomposing

decomposing 1 of 2

adjective

as in decomposed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decomposed
• rotting
• decaying
• decayed
• rotted
• rotten
• spoiled
• revolting
• spoiling
• repulsive
• disgusting
• vile
• offensive
• filthy
• putrid
• noxious
• stale
• rancid
• dirty
• odorous
• odoriferous
• bad
• smelly
• fetid
• stinking
• ripe
• stinky
• malodorous
• odiferous
• skunky
• nasty
• funky
• rank
• noisome
• frowzy
• musty
• reeking
• fusty
• frowsy
• foul
• stenchy
• reeky
• frowsty
• strong

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aromatic
• fragrant
• scented
• perfumed
• sweet
• redolent
• savory
• savoury
• ambrosial
• spicy
• flowery
• woodsy
• fruity

decomposing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of decompose

as in rotting

to go through decomposition

detectives needed to know how long it would take a corpse to decompose to that advanced state

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotting
• decaying
• disintegrating
• putrefying
• festering
• moldering
• molding
• deteriorating
• perishing
• corrupting
• crumbling
• spoiling
• descending
• fouling
• falling apart
• turning
• rusting
• running to seed
• polluting
• contaminating
• souring
• fermenting
• breaking down
• going to seed
• defiling
• tainting
• degenerating
• sinking
• mortifying
• declining
• curdling
• turning off
• withering
• addling
• dilapidating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• growing
• developing
• aging
• maturing
• ripening
• ageing
• restoring
• renewing
• integrating
• purifying
• cleansing
• composing
• refreshing
• assembling
• improving
• ameliorating
• bettering
• meliorating