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emaciating

The word “emaciating” has 5 syllables: e-ma-ci-a-ting

It's pronounced as /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for emaciating?

In the thesaurus, “emaciating” has 20 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for emaciating along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for emaciating

Antonyms for emaciating

Example Sentences

  • The long days of hunger were emaciating him, leaving him barely able to stand.
  • The disease had a slow but emaciating effect, robbing her of strength and vitality.
  • Stress and anxiety can be emaciating, wearing down a person’s health over time.
  • The prolonged exposure to the cold was emaciating their bodies, weakening them with each passing day.
  • The extreme poverty in the area was emaciating entire communities, leading to widespread suffering.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to emaciating, such as: breaking down, convalescing, decaying, degenerating, deteriorating, drooping, fading.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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