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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

emaciate

/ɪˈmeɪʃiːeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does emaciate mean?

verb

to cause to become thin and weak from lack of food, or to make someone or something seem weaker or less attractive by taking away their strength or appeal.

Example

"The famine emaciated the population, leaving many without the strength to work."

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