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Disrepair

//ˌdɪs.ɹɪˈpɛɚ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being in poor condition, in need of repair. countable, uncountable

    "The sewing machine is in disrepair."

  2. 2
    in need of repairs; in need of repair wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To get into a state of disrepair. intransitive, rare

    "The house was disrepairing before your very eyes."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From dis- + repair.

Etymology 2

From dis- + repair.

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