Synonyms of wasting (away)

wasting (away) 1 of 2

noun

as in failing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• failing
• worsening
• weakening
• deterioration
• sinking
• degeneration
• fading
• decline
• withering
• wilting
• regression
• relapse
• languishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recovery
• rehabilitation
• healing
• convalescence
• rehab
• recuperation
• rally
• comeback
• revival
• mending
• resuscitation
• survival
• snapback

wasting (away)

2 of 2

verb

present participle of waste (away)

as in weakening

to lose bodily strength or vigor

the tuberculosis resulted in her simply wasting away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weakening
• fading
• sagging
• going
• failing
• sinking
• decaying
• drooping
• lagging
• deteriorating
• wearing out
• withering
• flagging
• languishing
• breaking down
• wilting
• emaciating
• running down
• rotting
• yielding
• degenerating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recovering
• rallying
• gaining
• recuperating
• rebounding
• convalescing