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dilapidated




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dilapidated
     1. adj. Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect.
dilapidate
     1. v. To fall into ruin or disuse.
     2. v. To cause to become ruined or put into disrepair.
     3. v. (transitive, figurative) To squander or waste.

Example Sentences

There are rows of dilapidated houses down the street. 



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