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WASTINGS Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word wastings. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word wastings. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for WASTINGS

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consumption
nounn
noun

• the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

• involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body

• (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

• the act of consuming something

losses
nounn
noun

• something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

bleedings
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

depletions
nounn
noun

• the act of decreasing something markedly

• the state of being depleted

deprivations
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme poverty

• the disadvantage that results from losing something

• act of depriving someone of food or money or rights

dissipations
nounn
noun

• breaking up and scattering by dispersion

• dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure

• useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

dissolutions
nounn
noun

• separation into component parts

• the process of going into solution

• dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure

• the termination of a meeting

• the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)

drains
verb, nounv, n
noun

• emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

• tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material

• a pipe through which liquid is carried away

• a gradual depletion of energy or resources

verb

• flow off gradually

• deplete of resources

• empty of liquid; drain the liquid from

• make weak

exhaustions
nounn
noun

• extreme fatigue

• serious weakening and loss of energy

• the act of exhausting something entirely

expenditures
nounn
noun

• money paid out; an amount spent

• the act of spending money for goods or services

• the act of consuming something

forfeitures
nounn
noun

• something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

• a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

• the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

impairments
nounn
noun

• the occurrence of a change for the worse

• a symptom of reduced quality or strength

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

• damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality

• the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

leakages
nounn
noun

• the discharge of a fluid from some container

outflows
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the discharge of a fluid from some container

• the process of flowing out

• a natural flow of ground water

spoliations
nounn
noun

• (law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence

• the act of stripping and taking by force

squanderings
nounn
noun

• spending resources lavishly and wastefully

usages
nounn
noun

• the act of using

• accepted or habitual practice

• the customary manner in which a language (or a form of a language) is spoken or written

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

cachexia
nounn
noun

• any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

cachexy
nounn
noun

• any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

Best Hypernyms For WASTINGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wastings, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
debility feebleness frailness frailty infirmity symptom valetudinarianism

Alternatives for CONSUMPTION

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