creaky vs run-down

creaky and run-down both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
creaky	No	Yes	No	No
run-down	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, creaky and run-down are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of creaky include decrepit, derelict, flea-bitten, woebegone.

creaky (adjective)	run-down (adjective)
having a rasping or grating sound	having the spring unwound
of or pertaining to arthritis	worn and broken down by hard use
worn and broken down by hard use