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to weaken in ability or function

atrophy, wasting, wasting away(noun)

a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

atrophy, withering(verb)

any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

atrophy(verb)

undergo atrophy

"Muscles that are not used will atrophy"

to become worse or of less value

in the years following the closing of the last textile mill, the town atrophied

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