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Decrepit vs Helpless - What's the difference?

decrepit | helpless | Related terms |

Decrepit is a related term of helpless.


As a verb decrepit

is .

As an adjective helpless is

unable to defend oneself or to act without help.

decrepit

English

Alternative forms

* decrepid (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Weakened or worn out from age or wear
  • Derived terms

    * decrepitly * decrepitude

    Anagrams

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    helpless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Unable to defend oneself or to act without help.
  • * 1995 , (Bryan Adams),
  • Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her arms
    You know you really love a woman
  • Uncontrollable.