| Verb | 1. | macerate - separate into constituents by soakingmacerate - become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking; "the tissue macerated in the water" separate - divide into components or constituents; "Separate the wheat from the chaff" | |
| 2. | macerate - become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking; "the tissue macerated in the water"soften - become soft or softer; "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it" macerate - separate into constituents by soaking | |
| 3. | macerate - soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result; "macerate peaches"; "the gizzards macerates the food in the digestive system"soften - make soft or softer; "This liquid will soften your laundry" | |
| 4. | macerate - cause to grow thin or weak; "The treatment emaciated him" | |