Debilitating
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ(ɡ)/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Debilitating is an adjective meaning Causing a loss of energy or strength.
Meaning
Causing a loss of energy or strength.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of debilitate
Example Sentences
All of which is to say – my OCD is back. For those of you who have not had the displeasure, OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and it is an absolute arseache. Again, at best. Utterly debilitating and life-ruining at worst.
Akeley, Noyes hastened to inform me, was glad and ready to see me; although his sudden attack of asthma would prevent him from being a very competent host for a day or two. These spells hit him hard when they came, and were always accompanied by a debilitating fever and general weakness.
Synonyms for debilitating
Depending on context, synonyms include enervating, enfeebling, killing, debilitative, weakening, draining.
Antonyms for debilitating
Common opposites include invigorating.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include debilitative, enervating, enfeebling, weakening, killing, draining.
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