Decrepit
Decrepit adjective - Worn and broken down by hard use.
Old is a synonym for decrepit in body topic. In some cases you can use "Old" instead an adjective "Decrepit", when it comes to topics like deteriorated, battered, having grey hair.
Nearby Word: decrepitation
Old
Old adjective - Being of advanced years and especially past middle age.
Usage example: every day the old fisherman set out in his small boat to brave the dangers of the sea
Decrepit is a synonym for old in body topic. You can use "Decrepit" instead an adjective "Old", if it concerns topics such as battered, aged, having grey hair, tumbledown.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Fate Worse Than Death: Being stuck in a body old and decrepit, unable to talk, helped by two "caring" people who at least will put you out of your misery soon.
Source: Film / The Skeleton Key -
Cruel Mercy: Skinner takes time to mock an old enemy for being old and decrepit while Skinner is young forever, viewing that as the cruelest punishment.
Source: Comic Book / American Vampire -
However, they find the lion too old and decrepit, and take pity on her, so they release her into their cornfield instead.
Source: Androcles' Lion
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