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Synonyms of decompose

3 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for decompose is fragment. Other synonyms of decompose are disintegrate and break down. The opposite of decompose is assemble.

Synonyms and similar words for decompose

verbTo separate or break down (something) into its components.

verbTo rot, decay or putrefy.

Opposite of decompose

verbTo separate or break down (something) into its components.

Meaning of decompose

  1. verb To separate or break down (something) into its components.
  2. verb To rot, decay or putrefy.

Full definition of decompose

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Questions about synonyms of decompose

What is another word for decompose?
Decompose has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fragment, disintegrate and break down.
What is the opposite of decompose?
The opposite of decompose is assemble.
What does decompose mean?
Decompose means to separate or break down (something) into its components.

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