Attrition and Maceration

Attrition

Attrition noun - A gradual weakening, loss, or destruction.
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Maceration and attrition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maceration" instead a noun "Attrition".

Maceration

Maceration noun - Extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease).
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Synonyms for Maceration

Attrition and maceration are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attrition" instead a noun "Maceration".

Nearby Words: macerated, macerating
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