Word Meaning

dilapidated definition and meaning

v. t. To bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin, by misuse or through neglect; to destroy the fairness and good condition of; -- said of a building.
v. t. To impair by waste and abuse; to squander.
v. i. To get out of repair; to fall into partial ruin; to become decayed; as, the church was suffered to dilapidate.
imp. & p. p. of Dilapidate
a. Decayed; fallen into partial ruin; injured by bad usage or neglect.

Crossword clues for dilapidated

- Cause to deteriorate
- Broken-down
- Fallen into decay
- in a state of disrepair or ruin
- Neglected
- Neglected (building)
- Run-down
- Shabby
- Tumbledown