Decay and Decrepitude

Decay

Decay noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

Decrepitude is a synonym for decay in collapse topic. In some cases you can use "Decrepitude" instead a noun "Decay", when it comes to topics like dilapidation, disrepair.

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

Decrepitude

Decrepitude noun - A state of deterioration due to old age or long use.
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Synonyms for Decrepitude

Decay is a synonym for decrepitude in dilapidation topic. You can use "Decay" instead a noun "Decrepitude", if it concerns topics such as feebleness, disrepair.

How words are described

physical physical decay physical decrepitude
total total decay total decrepitude
general general decay general decrepitude
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