became contaminated (verb) decay: deteriorate, crumble
Sinonime: afflict,
assail,
attack,
avenge, befall, bring down on, descend upon, force upon,
impose,
inflict,
pain,
punish, smite,
trouble, wreak,
wreckAntonime: build,
develop,
flourish, germinate,
grow,
improve, ripen,
strengthen