MACERATE Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word macerate. (close relations)
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| infuse | verbv | |||||
verb • teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions • fill, as with a certain quality • undergo the process of infusion • let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse • introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes | ||||||
| marinate | verbv | |||||
verb • soak in marinade | ||||||
| pulp | nounn | |||||
noun • any soft or soggy mass • a soft moist part of a fruit • a mixture of cellulose fibers • an inexpensive magazine printed on poor quality paper • the soft inner part of a tooth verb • remove the pulp from, as from a fruit • reduce to pulp | ||||||
| soak | verbv | |||||
noun • the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid) • washing something by allowing it to soak verb • submerge in a liquid • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • cover with liquid; pour liquid onto • leave as a guarantee in return for money • beat severely • make drunk (with alcoholic drinks) • become drunk or drink excessively • fill, soak, or imbue totally • heat a metal prior to working it | ||||||
| soften | verbv | |||||
verb • make (images or sounds) soft or softer • lessen in force or effect • give in, as to influence or pressure • protect from impact • make less severe or harsh • make soft or softer • become soft or softer | ||||||
| steep | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • having a sharp inclination noun • a steep place (as on a hill) adjective satellite • greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation • of a slope; set at a high angle verb • devote (oneself) fully to • let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse | ||||||
| emaciate | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to grow thin or weak • grow weak and thin or waste away physically | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
