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Past tense for to soften or be softened, especially by soaking
“Combine the fruit, sugar, and lemon juice in a large pot or Dutch oven, and let macerate at room temperature for two hours, stirring occasionally.”
Past tense for to soak something in order to soften it
“Another delicious way to take garlic, both for prevention as well as treatment, is to macerate several cloves of mashed garlic in olive oil.”
(archaic) Past tense for to waste away or make very lean, especially by fasting
“Notwithstanding all his efforts to macerate his body, it was long before he could subdue his natural vigor of constitution.”
Past tense for to crush into a soft, wet, shapeless, and pulpy mass
Past tense for to restrict one's consumption, typically of food
In a pulpy state
Emaciated from hunger or malnourishment
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