verb
putrefy
Putrefy (verb) means to fester or rot and exude a fetid stench.
verb
1
To fester or rot and exude a fetid stench.
2
To become filled with a pus-like or bile-like substance.
3
To reach an advanced stage of decomposition.
4
To become gangrenous.
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Etymology
From Middle French putréfier.
Rhymes for putrefy
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What is the meaning of putrefy?
"putrefy" (verb) means to fester or rot and exude a fetid stench.
What are the different meanings of putrefy?
"putrefy" has 3 main meanings: 1. To fester or rot and exude a fetid stench; 2. To become filled with a pus-like or bile-like substance; 3. To reach an advanced stage of decomposition.