intransitive verb rotted rot′·ted, rotting rot′·ting

1. to decompose gradually by the action of bacteria, fungi, etc.; decay; spoil
2. to fall or pass (off, away, etc.) by decaying
3. to become unhealthy, sickly, etc. to rot in prison
4. to become morally corrupt; degenerate

Etymology: ME roten < OE rotian, akin to Du rotten: for IE base see rotten

transitive verb

1. to cause to rot, or decompose
2. ret

noun

1. a rotting or being rotten; decay, decomposition, or putrefaction
2. a rotting or rotten thing or part
3. any of various diseases; esp., a necrotic inflammatory disease of specific organs or tissues of domestic animals, as foot rot
4. any of various plant diseases caused by fungi or bacteria and characterized by decay
5. Slang nonsense; rubbish; twaddle; bosh

Etymology: ME < ON, akin to OE rotian

interjection