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EMACIATE Synonyms

2 synonyms for emaciate. (exact relations)
5 hypernyms for emaciate. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for EMACIATE

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macerate

verb

v

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, noun

v, 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 EMACIATE

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

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