In the 1930s, though, the sign fell on hard times. The Hollywoodland business partnership ended in 1933. The sign was no longer maintained, and it began to fall apart. Blustery winds repeatedly toppled letters. And the sign stood for nearly six years without its leading character, H. In 1945, the city of Los Angeles agreed to buy the sign and surrounding land…for one dollar. This might sound like an incredible deal. But city leaders saw the broken-down sign as a burden rather than a bargain.
Which is the closest antonym for the word maintained?
celebrated
recognized
harmed
examined