16
rot(noun, decline, collapse, condition, deterioration)
14
decay(noun, decline, collapse, condition, down)
13
decomposition(noun, decline, collapse, condition, deterioration)
11
corruption(noun, waste, refuse, dishonesty, deterioration)
11
putrescence(noun, collapse, condition, deterioration, better)
9
disintegration(noun, decline, collapse, condition, deterioration)
9
spoilage(noun, collapse, condition, deterioration, better)
7
deterioration(noun, decline, collapse, condition, deterioration)
7
filth(noun, waste, refuse, pollution, soil)
7
mortification(noun, decline, collapse, deterioration, decay)
7
putridness(noun, collapse, condition, deterioration, better)
7
rottenness(noun, waste, refuse, condition, better)
7
rotting(noun, decline, collapse, deterioration, decay)
6
adulteration(noun, decline, collapse, deterioration, pollution)
6
contamination(noun, waste, refuse, dishonesty, pollution)
6
defilement(noun, waste, refuse, dishonesty, pollution)
6
degeneracy(noun, decline, collapse, deterioration, decay)
6
degeneration(noun, decline, collapse, deterioration, decay)
5
taint(pollution, uncleanness)
5
decline(noun, collapse, deterioration, decay, impairment)
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