20
decay(noun, drop, decline, disorder, confusion)
15
dissolution(noun, disorder, confusion, collapse, mess)
15
rot(noun, collapse, condition, deterioration, better)
14
disintegration(noun, drop, decline, disorder, confusion)
14
putrefaction(noun, decline, collapse, condition, deterioration)
9
corruption(noun, abuse, deterioration, decay, rot)
8
breakdown(noun, condition, better, thrive)
8
putrescence(noun, decline, collapse, condition, deterioration)
7
breakup(noun, disorder, confusion, mess, muddle)
7
deterioration(noun, decline, collapse, condition, better)
7
mould(noun, decay)
7
rotting(noun, drop, decline, collapse, deterioration)
7
turmoil(noun, disorder, confusion, mess, muddle)
6
analysis
6
dilapidation(noun, drop, decline, disorder, confusion)
6
spoilage(noun, decline, collapse, condition, deterioration)
5
biodegradation(noun, disorder, confusion, mess, muddle)
5
chaos(noun, disorder, confusion, mess, muddle)
5
clutter(noun, disorder, confusion, mess, muddle)
5
collapse(noun, disorder, confusion, mess, deterioration)
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