EMACIATED Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word emaciated. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word emaciated. (close relations)

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	frail				adjectiveadj
	adjective • physically weak noun • the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds • a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs) adjective satellite • wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings • easily broken or damaged or destroyed
	gaunt				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
	haggard				adjectiveadj
	noun • British writer noted for romantic adventure novels (1856-1925) adjective satellite • showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering • very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
	malnourished				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not being provided with adequate nourishment
	scrawny				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • being very thin • inferior in size or quality
	shriveled				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture • lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness • reduced in efficacy or vitality or intensity
	skeletal				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or relating to or forming or attached to a skeleton adjective satellite • very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
	thin				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section • lacking excess flesh • relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous • (of sound) lacking resonance or volume adverb • without viscosity adjective satellite • very narrow • not dense • lacking spirit or sincere effort • lacking substance or significance verb • lose thickness; become thin or thinner • make thin or thinner • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • take off weight
	underfed				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • not getting adequate food
	undernourished				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • not getting adequate food
	underweight				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective satellite • being very thin
	wasted				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use adjective satellite • serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being • not used to good advantage • very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
	withered				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective satellite • lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness • (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
	macerate				verbv
	noun • a macerated substance, sometimes used to infuse vodka with flavor. verb • separate into constituents by soaking • become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking • soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result • cause to grow thin or weak
	waste				verb, nounv, n
	noun • any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted • useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly • the trait of wasting resources • an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation • (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect adjective satellite • located in a dismal or remote area; desolate verb • spend thoughtlessly; throw away • use inefficiently or inappropriately • dispose of • run off as waste • get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing • spend extravagantly • lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief • cause to grow thin or weak • cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly • become physically weaker

Best Hypernyms For EMACIATED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for emaciated, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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