Decay, like stale food Crossword Clue

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Decay, like stale food Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
2. a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
(verb)
1. become physically weaker
2. break down

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LIKE (verb)
1. prefer or wish to do something
2. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
LIKE (adjective)
1. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
2. conforming in every respect
LIKE (noun)
1. a similar kind
2. a kind of person
DECAY (noun)
1. the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
2. the organic phenomenon of rotting
DECAY (verb)
1. lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
2. fall into decay or ruin

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