Putrefy
Full definition of putrefy
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 putrefy an ulcer or wound
- To corrupt; to make foul.
- Francis BaconPrivate suits do putrefy the public good.
- ShakespeareThey would but stink, and putrefy the air.