decay

Synonyms: adulteration atrophy blight caries consumption corrosion crumbling decadence decline decomposition decrease decrepitude degeneracy degeneration depreciation deterioration dilapidation disintegration disrepair dissolution downfall dying extinction fading failing gangrene impairment mortification perishing putrefaction putrescence putridity putridness rot rotting ruin ruination rust senescence spoilage spoilation wasting wasting away withering