What does enervate mean?
Enervate means (transitive) To reduce strength or energy; debilitate..
Enervate
/ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To reduce strength or energy; debilitate..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To reduce strength or energy; debilitate.
- (transitive) To weaken morally or mentally.
- (medicine, uncommon) To partially or completely remove a nerve.
- Made feeble; weakened.
Example Sentences
After being laid off three times in a row, she felt too enervated to look for another job.
Synonyms for enervate
Antonyms for enervate
Related Words
Word Forms
- enervates
- enervating
- enervated
- more enervate
- most enervate
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for enervate?
Common synonyms include debilitate, weaken, denervate, deinnervate.
What is the opposite of enervate?
Possible antonyms include strengthen, revive, bolster.
How do you use enervate in a sentence?
After being laid off three times in a row, she felt too enervated to look for another job.
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