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rot vs hang

hang vs rot

rot and hang both are nouns.

rot and hang both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rot Yes No Yes No
hang Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hang is a hyponym of rot; that is, hang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rot:
  • rot: break down
  • hang: suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
Other hyponyms of rot include biodegrade.
rot (noun) hang (noun)
unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action the way a garment hangs
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor a special way of doing something
rot (verb) hang (verb)
become physically weaker suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
break down cause to be hanging or suspended
fall or flow in a certain way
be suspended or hanging
place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
be placed in position as by a hinge
be suspended or poised
hold on tightly or tenaciously
decorate or furnish with something suspended
let drop or droop
give heed (to)
kill by hanging
prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
be exhibited
Difference between rot and hang

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