Withered and Wasted

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Withered adjective - Lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness.

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Wasted is a synonym for withered. In some cases you can use "Wasted" instead the word "Withered" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Word: withering

Wasted adjective - Suffering extreme weight loss as a result of hunger or disease.

Usage example: a frail and wasted famine victim

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Withered is a synonym for wasted in emaciated topic. You can use "Withered" instead the word "Wasted" as an adjective or a verb.

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

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