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malnourish

Definition:

(verb) to provide inadequate or insufficient nourishment to someone or something.

(adjective) suffering from inadequate or insufficient nourishment.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to deprive someone or something of the necessary nutrients or nourishment.

Example: The orphanage struggled to feed all the children, causing many to malnourish.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: suffering from insufficient or poorly balanced diet.

Example: The malnourish child appeared weak and underdeveloped.

Usage:

- The lack of proper nutrition can malnourish individuals.

- Many people in impoverished areas suffer from malnourishment.

Possible Related Products:

Nutritional supplements

Books on malnutrition