decay (v)
crumble#13 (v)
dilapidate (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def fall into decay or ruin
examples The unoccupied house started to decay
Frame - 1 Something ----s
Frame - 2 Somebody ----s
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Hypernym change
Derivationally related form decay → decay; decay → decay; decay → decadent
Hyponym deteriorate; corrode, rust; weather; erode, gnaw, gnaw at, eat at, wear away; wilt, droop; ruin; break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart
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Derivationally related form decadent → decay; decay → decay; decay → decay
Hyponym change
Hypernym deteriorate; corrode, rust; weather; erode, gnaw, gnaw at, eat at, wear away; wilt, droop; ruin; break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart

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