🏥Moribund

adjective
/ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Meaning

near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
in a dying state; near death or becoming obsolete

Example Sentences

The moribund patient was in critical condition.

The moribund industry was soon replaced by modern technology.

Synonyms

dying, failing, declining, decaying, stagnant
Entry 1
dying, failing, declining, decaying
Entry 2
dying, declining, stagnant, failing

Antonyms

thriving, flourishing, vigorous, healthy, growing
Entry 1
thriving, flourishing, vigorous, healthy
Entry 2
thriving, flourishing, growing

Collocations

moribund state, moribund economy, moribund industry, moribund system
Entry 1
moribund state, moribund economy, moribund industry
Entry 2
moribund economy, moribund industry, moribund system

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