腐くさらせる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

let spoil; leave to rot; cause to rot; corrode

Used when someone or something causes food, materials, or a situation to rot or deteriorate. Often implies neglect or a corrosive effect.

See also: 腐らす

• 冷れい蔵ぞう庫こに入いれないと、肉にくを腐くさらせてしまうよ。

  If you don't put it in the fridge, you'll let the meat spoil.

• 湿しっ気けが金きん属ぞくを腐くさらせる。

  Moisture corrodes metal.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

discourage; dishearten

Figurative use: to dampen someone's spirits or enthusiasm. Often used in the expression 気持ちを腐らせる.

See also: 腐らす

• 彼かれの一ひと言ことが私わたしのやる気きを腐くさらせた。

  His single remark discouraged me.