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decayed

/dɪˈseɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does decayed mean?

verb

Past tense of decay, to break down or rot, especially as a result of natural processes or disease.

Example

"The once beautiful mansion had decayed over the years, its grandeur lost to the elements."

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