WASTING AWAY Synonyms
There are 2 synonyms of the phrase
wasting away.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase wasting away. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase wasting away. (close relations)
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Definition of WASTING AWAY
Definition of WASTING AWAY
Best Alternative Words for WASTING AWAY
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atrophy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse • any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) verb • undergo atrophy | ||||||||
wasting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease • a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse |
Best Hypernyms For WASTING AWAY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
wasting away, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
atrophy
decline
degeneration
deterioration
disintegration
symptom
weakening