Waning and Wasting

Waning

Waning noun - A gradual decrease in magnitude or extent.
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Wasting and waning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wasting" instead the word "Waning" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: wane, waned

Wasting

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

Waning and wasting are semantically related. You can use "Waning" instead the word "Wasting" as an adjective or a noun.

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