Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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atrophy | Yes | No | Yes | No |
weakening | Yes | Yes | No | No |
atrophy (noun) | weakening (noun) |
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any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) | the act of reducing the strength of something |
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse | becoming weaker |
atrophy (adjective) | weakening (adjective) |
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causing debilitation | |
moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker |
atrophy (verb) | weakening (verb) |
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undergo atrophy |