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debilitate
[dih-bil-i-teyt]
verb (used with object)
to make weak or feeble; enfeeble.
The siege of pneumonia debilitated her completely.
Synonyms: , , ,
debilitate
/ ɪˈɪɪˌٱɪ /
verb
(tr) to make feeble; weaken
Other 51Թ Forms
- debilitant noun
- debilitation noun
- debilitative adjective
- nondebilitating adjective
- nondebilitative adjective
- overdebilitate verb (used with object)
- undebilitated adjective
- undebilitating adjective
- undebilitative adjective
- ˌˈٲپDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of debilitate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of debilitate1
Example Sentences
Conventional wisdom among Middle East analysts had held in recent years that Hezbollah was a well-armed and well-organized operation, prepared to wage a debilitating long war against Israel.
If your hay fever becomes really debilitating, then you'll need to see your GP who can refer you to specialist - but that will mean waiting for a while.
They believe that the Iranians are as debilitated as they are going to be in the region after last year's degradation of Hezbollah in Lebanon - that took away a huge deterrent factor from Israel.
His steep tariffs imposed on both ally and adversary have unleashed retaliatory taxes and fears of a debilitating global trade war, while also straining age-old international alliances.
True to the nature of someone who played through debilitating foot injuries throughout his career, Greenwood did not inform family of his illness until the end of his life.
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