wasting

• Nom désignant une perte progressive de force, d'énergie vitale ou de volume, souvent due à une maladie chronique ou à l'inactivité, ou encore un gaspillage de ressources.

A noun referring to a gradual loss of strength, vitality, or size, often resulting from a chronic disease or disuse.

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1. General physical declineC1formalmedical

   A general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease.

   Dénutrition cachectique

   • The patient suffered from severe wasting due to the prolonged illness.
   • Chronic infections can lead to general wasting of the body.
   • The wasting associated with the disease affected both his physical and mental health.

   Synonymesatrophycachexiaconsumptiondebilitationdecaydeclinedegenerationdeteriorationemaciationmarasmus

   Antonymeshealthstrengthvigorvitality

2. Organ atrophyC1formalmedical

   A decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse.

   Atrophie d'organe

   • Muscle wasting is a common symptom in patients with long-term immobility.
   • The MRI showed significant wasting of the liver tissue.
   • Wasting of the brain can occur in certain neurodegenerative disorders.

   Synonymesatrophycachexiadecayemaciationwithering

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'utiliser ou de dépenser quelque chose de manière négligente, excessive ou sans but, ou de ne pas profiter d'une occasion.

A verb used to indicate the act of using or expending something carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

1. Use inefficientlyA2formal

   To use something carelessly or without good effect, resulting in loss or depletion.

   gaspiller

   • Don't waste water while brushing your teeth.
   • He wasted his entire afternoon playing video games.
   • The company wasted a lot of money on unnecessary equipment.

   Synonymesblowdissipatefritterlavishmisspendmisusesquanderthrow away

   Antonymesconserveeconomizehusbandpreservesave

2. Fail to use an opportunityB1formal

   To fail to take advantage of a chance or opportunity.

   Laisser passer une occasion

   • She wasted her chance to study abroad.
   • He wasted the opportunity to impress the investors.
   • Don't waste this moment; ask her out now.

   Synonymesforgofritter awaylosemissneglectpass upsquanderthrow away

   Antonymescapitalizeexploitgraspseizeutilize

3. Kill or destroy (slang)C1slangamerican

   To kill someone or destroy something, often used in informal or violent contexts.

   Tuer ou détruire (argot)

   • The gangster threatened to waste his rival.
   • In the movie, the hero wasted all the villains.
   • He said he would waste anyone who crossed him.

   Synonymesbump offdispatchdo ineliminateexterminatekillliquidatemurderneutralizeoffrub outslaytake outterminate

   Antonymespreserveprotectsave