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How to pronounce moribund in English?

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Synonyms stagnant
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a moribund patient.

Examples of moribund

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The excess supply of homes also is seen keeping construction at moribund levels.
From the online.wsj.com
In Buchanan, Strickland was struck by the number of moribund rubber plantations.
From the time.com
Moribund markets are the norm in most of Europe but France is bucking the trend.
From the economist.com
Within a decade or so the field is moribund and the capability is gone for good.
From the guardian.co.uk
The government's cash-for-clunkers program has lit up a moribund vehicle market.
From the usatoday.com
The Palestinian economy will remain moribund and dependent on international aid.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Lower consumer rates will help revitalize the moribund housing and auto markets.
From the businessweek.com
Mr. Icahn eventually backed away, although Time Warner's stock remains moribund.
From the nytimes.com
That is the withering process often suffered by unpopular, moribund governments.
From the economist.com
More examples
  • Stagnant: not growing or changing; without force or vitality
  • Being on the point of death; breathing your last; "a moribund patient"
  • Moribund is the second album by Norwegian black metal band Koldbrann released in 2006. It features guest appearances by Iblis and L. Wachtfels from Endstille.
  • A person who is near to dying; Approaching death; about to die; expiring; Almost obsolete, nearing an end
  • (moribundness) The state or condition of being moribund
  • Approaching death. Also on the verge of obsolesence.