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decrepit
worn out and weakened by age or neglect
Synonyms
- dilapidated
- ramshackle
- infirm
Antonyms
decrepit in a sentence
The decrepit bridge shook whenever a truck crossed it.
The decrepit bus rattled, leaked oil, and struggled up every hill.
Where it comes from
From Latin decrepitus, meaning 'worn out by age.'
Memory hook
A DECREPIT building CREAKS because it is old and worn out.
Read it in context
- The Threads in the Ledger History