MeanOF

decompose

- verb (v)

Meaning: rot, break up

Synonyms: break down crumble decay disintegrate dissolve fall apart fester molder putrefy putresce spoil taint turn
Antonyms: combine develop grow improve
- verb (v)

Meaning: analyze by taking apart

Synonyms: anatomize atomize break down break up decompound disintegrate dissect dissolve distill resolve separate
Antonyms: combine join put together unite

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