dilapidating

[US]/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪŋ/

Translation

v.the act of causing something to fall into ruin or decay
adj.in a state of disrepair or ruin

Phrases & Collocations

dilapidating building

dilapidating condition

dilapidating structure

dilapidating property

dilapidating house

dilapidating facade

dilapidating site

dilapidating environment

dilapidating infrastructure

dilapidating landscape

Example Sentences

the dilapidating building was a safety hazard.

years of neglect led to the dilapidating condition of the house.

the dilapidating roads made driving difficult.

she felt sad seeing the dilapidating park.

the dilapidating furniture needed to be replaced.

they planned to restore the dilapidating mansion.

the dilapidating infrastructure was a major concern for the city.

the dilapidating conditions in the neighborhood prompted community action.

he bought the dilapidating car at a low price.

the dilapidating state of the library worried the locals.

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