Ebbing and Wasting

Ebbing

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

Wasting and ebbing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wasting" instead an adjective "Ebbing".

Nearby Words: ebb, ebbed

Wasting

Wasting noun - Any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease.

Ebbing and wasting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ebbing" instead an adjective "Wasting".

Nearby Words: waste, wasted, wasteful, wastage, waster
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