moribund
mo
ˈmɔ
maw
ri
bund
bənd
bēnd
British pronunciation
/mˈɔːɹɪbˌʌnd/

Definition & Meaning of "moribund"in English

moribund
01

approaching death

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He was found moribund after days without food or water.
The nurse tended to the moribund man with quiet compassion.
02

in a state of stagnation or near extinction

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The once-thriving factory is now moribund, with rusted machines and empty halls.
Their moribund political party failed to attract new supporters.
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