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waste vs emaciate

emaciate vs waste

waste is a noun but emaciate is not a noun.

waste is an adjective but emaciate is not an adjective.

waste and emaciate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waste Yes Yes Yes No
emaciate No No Yes No
As verbs, waste and emaciate are synonyms defined as:
  • waste and emaciate: cause to grow thin or weak
Other synonyms of waste include macerate.
waste (noun) emaciate (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
waste (adjective) emaciate (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
waste (verb) emaciate (verb)
become physically weaker grow weak and thin or waste away physically
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly cause to grow thin or weak
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 waste and emaciate

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