molder

mold·er

verb \ˈmōl-dər\

mold·eredmold·er·ing\-d(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of MOLDER

intransitive verb

: to crumble into particles : disintegrate, decay

Examples of MOLDER

1. <leaves moldering in the compost pile>

Origin of MOLDER

frequentative of ⁵mold

First Known Use: 1531

Related to MOLDER

Synonyms: break down, corrupt, decompose, disintegrate, fester, foul, mold, decay, perish [chiefly British], putrefy, rot, spoil

Related Words: sour, turn, turn off [British]; contaminate, defile, pollute, taint; addle, curdle, ferment; mortify; rust; crumble, decline, degenerate, descend, deteriorate, dilapidate, sink, wither

Near Antonyms: age, develop, grow, mature, ripen; refresh, renew, restore; cleanse, purify; assemble, compose, integrate; ameliorate, better, improve, meliorate

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