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Enervation

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

Act of enervating; debilitation..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Act of enervating; debilitation.
  2. State of being enervated; debility.

Example Sentences

His early-morning alertness had gradually given way to bad-tempered enervation as the sun went down, and now his legs dragged, his shoulders slumped as he walked, and even from here I could hear his breath wheezing out of his nose.

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What does enervation mean?

Enervation means Act of enervating; debilitation..

What is a synonym for enervation?

Common synonyms include debilitation, exhaustion, enfeeblement.

What is the opposite of enervation?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use enervation in a sentence?

His early-morning alertness had gradually given way to bad-tempered enervation as the sun went down, and now his legs dragged, his shoulders slumped as he walked, and even from here I could hear his breath wheezing out of his nose.

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