Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause to become severely thin or wasted, especially due to disease or famine

“The prisoner’s body began to emaciate from the lack of food in the cell.”

2. verb

to weaken or impair someone’s health or physical strength

“The harsh working conditions started to emaciate the workers.”

3. noun

a state of being severely thin or wasted, especially due to disease or famine

“The village was plagued by a famine, resulting in widespread emaciation among the population.”

4. verb (transitive)

to cause someone or something to become severely thin or wasted

“The war caused widespread emaciation among the civilians.”