Ailing and Decay

Ailing

Ailing adjective - Chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health.

Decay and ailing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Decay" instead a noun "Ailing".

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Decay

Decay noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

Ailing and decay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailing" instead a noun "Decay".

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

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