verb as in strong fondness

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disintegrate, rot, decay

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Example:The buildings had disintegrated into a pile of rubble.

Definition:To break up or fall apart into its constituent parts; to decay or deteriorate completely.

From disintegrate

Example:The logs rot away over time.

Definition:To decay or deteriorate owing to the action of microorganisms or environmental conditions, such as heat or moisture.

From rot

Example:The ship decayed due to constant saltwater exposure.

Definition:To change from a sound or healthy state to an unsound or unhealthy one; to become worse, deteriorate, or fail.

From decay