English Dictionary

putrefy

/ˈpjutɹəfaɪ/

verb

To become filled with a pus-like or bile-like substance. / To reach an advanced stage of decomposition. / To become gangrenous. / To make morbid, carious, or gangrenous. / To corrupt; to make foul.

The dead animal started to putrefy, emitting a foul odor.

意味（1）

To become filled with a pus-like or bile-like substance.

意味（2）

To reach an advanced stage of decomposition.

意味（3）

To become gangrenous.

意味（4）

To make morbid, carious, or gangrenous.

to putrefy an ulcer or wound

意味（5）

To corrupt; to make foul.

Private suits do putrefy the public good.