Decrepit and Frayed

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Decrepit adjective - Worn and broken down by hard use.

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Frayed and decrepit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Frayed" instead an adjective "Decrepit".

Nearby Word: decrepitation

Frayed adjective - Worn or torn into or as if into rags.

Usage example: she wore a beloved but badly frayed flannel shirt

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Decrepit and frayed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decrepit" instead an adjective "Frayed".

Nearby Words: fray, fraying

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