decays

The word “decays” has 2 syllables: de-cays

It's pronounced as /dɪˈkeɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for decays?

In the thesaurus, “decays” has 13 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for decays along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for decays

crumbles
declines
decomposes
descends
deteriorates
disintegrates
fades
goes
rots
sags
sinks
weakens
worsens

Antonyms for decays

ages
ameliorates
develops
grows
improves
matures
rallies
rebounds
recovers
recuperates
restores
ripens

Meanings of decays

verb
1. To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.
2. (of organic material) To rot, to go bad.
3. (of an unstable atom) To change by undergoing fission, by emitting radiation, or by capturing or losing one or more electrons.
4. (of a quantum system) To undergo optical decay, that is, to relax to a less excited state, usually by emitting a photon or phonon.
5. Loss of airspeed due to drag.
6. To cause to rot or deteriorate.

Example Sentences

The food decays quickly in warm weather if left out in the open.
Over time, the metal decays, leading to rust and corrosion.
The tree decays from the inside out after being struck by lightning.
As the fruit ripens, it slowly decays, attracting insects.
The old manuscript decays due to exposure to light and humidity.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decays, such as: ages, ameliorates, crumbles, declines, decomposes, descends, deteriorates.

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