verb as in strong fondness

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decompose, molder, decay

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Example:The dead leaves began to decompose on the ground.

Definition:break down into simpler substances

From decompose

Example:The wooden fence has begun to molder.

Definition:to rot, especially to rot away without much decomposition

From molder

Example:The quality of service has decayed over the years.

Definition:become progressively worse or deteriorate

From decay