delapse in a sentence

v. i.

Definition

To delapse means to fall or decline into a worse state, especially in terms of condition or quality.

As the years went by, the once-vibrant community began to delapse into neglect.
Without proper care and maintenance, the historic building continued to delapse further into disrepair.
The team's performance started to delapse after their star player was injured.
Her enthusiasm for the project began to delapse when faced with constant setbacks.
If we do not intervene, the local ecosystem will delapse into a state of irreversible decline.