rot in hell
To suffer a fate worse than death.
This is one dangerous bastard. I hope he rots in hell.
rot
UK /ɹɒt/ US /ɹɑt/
verb 5noun 5name 1
Collocations
5ADJ.
right, ripe
VERB + ROT
began, beginning, begun, don't, go, going, hope, propagate
ROT + NOUN
jail, murrain, tom
PREP.
down, in, on, than
ADV.
away, quickly
Definitions
verb
1
To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.
The apple left in the cupboard all that time had started to rot.
Fix'd like a plant on his peculiar spot, / To draw nutrition, propagate, and rot.
2
To decline in function or utility.
Your brain will rot if you spend so much time on the computer, Tony!
3
To (cause to) deteriorate in any way, as in morals; to corrupt.
4
To make putrid; to cause to be wholly or partially decomposed by natural processes.
to rot vegetable fiber
5
To spend a long period of time (in an unpleasant place or state).
to rot in prison
to rot in Hell
noun
1
The process of becoming rotten; putrefaction.
2
Decaying matter.
When a turkey vulture detects the scent of rot, it circles down, tracing the plume of chemicals to its source.
3
Any of several diseases in which breakdown of tissue occurs.
His cattle must of rot and murrain die.
4
Verbal nonsense.
You're talking rot! I don't believe a word.
noun
1
Initialism of record of transmission.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal
noun — a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
verb — become physically weaker
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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The apple left in the cupboard all that time had started to rot.
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Fix'd like a plant on his peculiar spot, / To draw nutrition, propagate, and rot.
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Your brain will rot if you spend so much time on the computer, Tony!
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When a turkey vulture detects the scent of rot, it circles down, tracing the plume of chemicals to its source.
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His cattle must of rot and murrain die.
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You're talking rot! I don't believe a word.
WiktionaryUsage Notes
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