Putrefaction Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Putrefaction

Meaning 1 : a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

    Synonyms : rot
Meaning 2 : (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

    Synonyms : breakdown,  decomposition,  rot,  rotting
Meaning 3 : moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

    Example : Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction

    Synonyms : corruption,  degeneracy,  depravation,  depravity