Decrepit and Tatterdemalion

Decrepit

Decrepit adjective - Worn and broken down by hard use.

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

Nearby Word: decrepitation

Tatterdemalion

Tatterdemalion adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.
Usage example: one of those tatterdemalion towns of the rust belt where the factories closed down decades ago

Decrepit and tatterdemalion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decrepit" instead an adjective "Tatterdemalion".
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