Debilitate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Debilitate is a verb meaning (transitive) To make feeble; to weaken.
Meaning
(transitive) To make feeble; to weaken.
Example Sentences
The American Dream suffered a debilitating effect after the subprime crisis.
Twice, they found themselves behind, seemingly on their way out, and on both occasions they absolutely refused to let their lack of numbers debilitate them.
Word Forms
- debilitates
- debilitating
- debilitated
Synonyms for debilitate
Depending on context, synonyms include enervate, enfeeble, weaken, drain.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enfeeble, drain, impair, imbecilitate, weaken, flag.
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