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emaciate
[ih-mey-shee-eyt]
verb (used with object)
to make abnormally lean or thin by a gradual wasting away of flesh.
emaciate
/ ɪˈɪɪˌɪ /
verb
(usually tr) to become or cause to become abnormally thin
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˌˈپDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of emaciate1
Example Sentences
Paramedics who came to the house describe Ethan as being emaciated with a sunken chest and found he was bruised and bleeding.
One month, she would look emaciated, her tiny limbs and bulging stomach incongruous with the family’s relative access to resources.
Soon footage began to emerge from within the mine showing dozens of emaciated men begging to be rescued, as well as rows of body bags.
With the release of emaciated and frail hostages in February, Mr Berman said he was worried about his brothers' conditions.
It depicts a generic Native American man astride an emaciated horse.
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