mildew

Speech parts

1. mildew - Noun

2. mildew - Verb

Meaning

A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.

To taint with mildew.

To become tainted with mildew.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

mold mould must turn blight cancer decay corruption yeast decomposition worm mushroom rust rot fungus
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Antonyms

increase develop build improve grow benefit
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Hypernyms

change fungus spoiling spoilage

Hyponyms

smut powdery mildew dry-rot downy mildew false mildew

Phrases with the word

leaf mildew gooseberry mildew lilac mildew vine mildew tobacco mildew brassicolous downy mildew

Derivatives

mildewed mildewing

Examples

Just think! This whole world of ours is only a speck of mildew sprung up on a tiny planet, yet we think we can have something great - thoughts,, actions! They are all but grains of sand. Leo Tolstoy

I'll tell you truly: I value my thought and work terribly, but in essence - think about it - this whole world of ours is just a bit of mildew that grew over a tiny planet. And we think we can have something great - thoughts, deeds! They're all grains of sand. Leo Tolstoy

The furniture molded in the old house Source: Internet

If your home is one where you can easily get at the HVAC closet, it's recommended you check it each week for any sign of leaks, mold or mildew. Source: Internet

Although the growing season was unusually dry, these strong winds helped ensure the sanitary health of the grapes (i.e. a preventative against rot and mildew). Source: Internet

A heavy curtain that was covered in black mold and mildew. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

milde milden Mildenhall mildewcidal mildewcide mildewed