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PUTREFACTIONS

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There are 3 meanings of the word Putrefactions.

Putrefactions - as a noun

A state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rot3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decay11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakdown19decomposition20rot3rotting8

Moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

Example: "The luxury and corruption among the upper classes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corruption14degeneracy17depravation17depravity18

Example Sentences

"The putrefactions in the garbage bin were causing a foul smell."
"The doctor examined the putrefactions on the wound before treating it."
"The smell of putrefactions coming from the cellar was unbearable."
"The hospital had strict protocols for handling putrefactions in the mortuary."
"Detectives investigated the putrefactions found in the crime scene."
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Word Game Points

Is PUTREFACTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, putrefactions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUTREFACTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is PUTREFACTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, putrefactions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUTREFACTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is PUTREFACTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, putrefactions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUTREFACTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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