verb as in strong fondness

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wasting, squandering

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Example Sentences

Example:Her health was wasting away due to the long illness.

Definition:Gradually decreasing in strength or amount; becoming weaker, especially through illness, hardship, or lack of use.

From wasting

Example:He was about to squander his inheritance on a lavish lifestyle.

Definition:Using or expending thoughtlessly or extravagantly, especially money or resources.

From squandering