causing a person or a part of the body to become progressively weaker and more emaciated
a wasting disease
use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
we can't afford to waste electricity
I don't use the car, so why should I waste precious money on it?
(of a person or a part of the body) become progressively weaker and more emaciated
she was visibly wasting away
kill or severely injure (someone)
I saw them waste the guy I worked for
devastate or ruin (a place)
he seized their cattle and wasted their country
(of time) pass away
the years were wasting