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Emaciate Definition & Meaning

emaciate
verb
  1. cause to grow thin or weak; "The treatment emaciated him"
  2. grow weak and thin or waste away physically; "She emaciated during the chemotherapy"

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Frequently asked questions

What does emaciate mean?
cause to grow thin or weak; "The treatment emaciated him" grow weak and thin or waste away physically; "She emaciated during the chemotherapy"
What part of speech is emaciate?
Emaciate is a verb.
How many definitions does emaciate have?
Emaciate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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