Shrinking and Wasting

Shrinking

Shrinking noun - The act of becoming less.
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Wasting and shrinking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wasting" instead the word "Shrinking" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: shrink, shrinkage, shrinked

Wasting

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

Shrinking and wasting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shrinking" instead the word "Wasting" as a noun or an adjective.

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