verb
putrefy
Putrefy (verb) means to rot and give off a foul smell.
verb
1
To rot and give off a foul smell.
2
To fill up with a substance similar to pus or bile.
3
To decay to a late, far-gone stage.
4
To develop gangrene.
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Etymology
Taken from Middle French putréfier.
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What is the meaning of putrefy?
"putrefy" (verb) means to rot and give off a foul smell.
What is the opposite of putrefy?
Opposites of "putrefy" include preserve, freshen.
What are the different meanings of putrefy?
"putrefy" has 3 main meanings: 1. To rot and give off a foul smell; 2. To fill up with a substance similar to pus or bile; 3. To decay to a late, far-gone stage.
