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dilapidate
(d/I/'l/&/p/I/,d/eI/t )

verb (v)

  • bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin by neglect or misuse(verb.creation)
    source: wordnet30
  • fall into decay or ruin(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    crumble, decay
    source: wordnet30
  • To bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin, by misuse or through neglect; to destroy the fairness and good condition of; -- said of a building.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To get out of repair; to fall into partial ruin; to become decayed; as, the church was suffered to dilapidate.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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