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emaciate vs waste

waste vs emaciate

emaciate is not a noun while waste is a noun.

emaciate is not an adjective while waste is an adjective.

emaciate and waste both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emaciate No No Yes No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, emaciate and waste are synonyms defined as:
  • emaciate and waste: cause to grow thin or weak
Other synonyms of emaciate include macerate.
emaciate (noun) waste (noun)
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
(law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
the trait of wasting resources
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
emaciate (adjective) waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
emaciate (verb) waste (verb)
grow weak and thin or waste away physically become physically weaker
cause to grow thin or weak cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
cause to grow thin or weak
lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
spend extravagantly
use inefficiently or inappropriately
get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
run off as waste
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
dispose of
Difference between emaciate and waste

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