CEFR B1

putrefy

verb

Meaning

putrefy means to become filled with a pus-like or bile-like substance. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

to putrefy an ulcer or wound
The lesson showed how to putrefy in a natural sentence.

Synonyms: decay, fester, rot

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putrefy (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpjutɹəfaɪ/

Definition

putrefy means to become filled with a pus-like or bile-like substance. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

to putrefy an ulcer or wound
The lesson showed how to putrefy in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will putrefy before translating the verb.

How to Use putrefy

to putrefy (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to putrefy."
putrefy in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how putrefy works in context."

Synonyms of putrefy

Words with a similar meaning to putrefy:

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