Run-down slum Synonyms

Definitions for Run-down


  • (adjective) showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
  • (adjective) temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
  • (adjective) worn and broken down by hard use

Definitions for Slum


  • (noun) a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
  • (verb) spend time at a lower socio-economic level than one's own, motivated by curiosity or desire for adventure; usage considered condescending and insensitive