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putrid

1 of 1adjective
/ˈpjutrɪd/
1

breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

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  • She disposed of the putrid leftovers from the refrigerator.
  • As the food was left out too long, it became putrid and had to be thrown away.
  • The putrid remains of the fruit attracted swarms of flies in the heat.
  • They had to dispose of the putrid food scraps quickly before the smell spread through the house.
  • After days in the sun, the putrid remains of the roadkill were impossible to ignore.
2

deeply immoral or corrupt, showing extreme wickedness

  • The putrid deeds of the politician were shocking and betrayed the public's trust.
  • His putrid actions, full of deceit and cruelty, were widely condemned.
  • The novel’s villain was a putrid character who thrived on causing harm.
  • The putrid behavior of the criminals revealed their complete lack of morals.
  • The putrid ideology behind the oppressive regime fostered widespread suffering and injustice.