WASTING
Scrabble letter values: W4A1S1T1I1N1G2 = 11
Definition
- noun any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease. — synonyms: cachexia, cachexy
- noun a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse. — synonyms: atrophy, wasting_away
Examples
- “We wasted millions of dollars and several years on that project.”
- “muscular wastings”