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atrophy
Definitions
(Noun) decreaseUsage: He argued that there was a progressive atrophy of freedom and independence of thought.
The wasting away of something.
Usage: Muscle atrophy is caused by malnutrition.
(Noun) something to do with muscle not working
Usage: the man has a bad case of atrophy in his shoulder
(Verb) deteriorate
Usage: my knowledge of this subject has atrophied
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