Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause to become rotten or decayed, typically as a result of bacteria or other microorganisms

“The body had begun to putrefy, making it difficult for the coroner to determine the cause of death.”

2. verb

to cause to become rotten or decayed

“The heat and humidity caused the food to putrefy in just a few days.”

3. verb

to spoil or corrupt

“The politician’s scandalous behavior putrefied his reputation in the eyes of the public.”

4. noun

the process of becoming or causing something to become rotten or decayed

“The putrefy of the dead animal was a sign of the lack of proper sanitation in the area.”