1rot 
/ˈrɑ:t/ verb
rots; rot·ted; rot·ting /ˈrɑ:t/ verb : to slowly decay or cause (something) to decay [no obj] ▪ The wood had rotted away. ▪ The apples were left to rot. ▪ the smell of rotting garbage — often used figuratively ▪ He was left to rot in jail. [=he was left in jail for a very long time] ▪ I hope he rots in hell! [+ obj] ▪ Eating too much candy can rot your teeth. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ Too much TV will rot your brain. synonyms 1decay
