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waste away
verbgeneral useuncommon/dɨ.fiˈnar/de·fi·nar
Definition
1To gradually lose strength, vigor, or health; to weaken until death.
Usage examples
“The plant wasted away due to lack of water.”
“The patient wasted away for months before passing.”
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Common combinations
waste away slowlywaste away from illnesswaste away to death