Debility and Decay

Debility

Debility noun - The quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor.
Usage example: our grandmother's debility is due in large part to her advanced age

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

Nearby Word: debilitation

Decay

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

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

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

How words are described

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