Meaning of the word putrid in English

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putrid

US /ˈpjuː.trɪd/

UK /ˈpjuː.trɪd/

decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

Example:

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The smell of the garbage was absolutely putrid.

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They found a putrid carcass in the woods.

Synonym:

foul fetid rancid rotten decayed

(of a person or thing) morally corrupt or evil

Example:

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The whole system was putrid with corruption.

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His actions revealed a truly putrid character.

Synonym:

corrupt depraved vile wicked evil

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