Dilapidated and Destroyed

Dilapidated

Dilapidated adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.
Usage example: a dilapidated car that had seen better days

Destroyed and dilapidated are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Destroyed" instead an adjective "Dilapidated".

Nearby Words: dilapidation, dilapidating

Destroyed

Destroyed adjective - Spoiled or ruined or demolished.

Dilapidated and destroyed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dilapidated" instead an adjective "Destroyed".

Nearby Words: destroy, destroyer, destroying
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