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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    weakened enfeebled frail feeble infirm disabled impaired crippled handicapped paralyzed powerless helpless exhausted drained spent fatigued tired lethargic sluggish languid listless apathetic enervated debased deteriorated degenerated weakened emasculated eviscerated unmanned unnerved unstrung prostrated laid low stricken afflicted suffering ailing sickly unsound diseased moribund dying morbid pathological unhealthy unwholesome frail fragile breakable shatterable splintered shattered crushed broken shattered smashed splintered fragmented disintegrated deteriorated atrophied withered wilted faded flagging failing declining waning ebbing sinking foundering struggling staggering stumbling faltering floundering tottering trembling quaking quivering shaking shuddering spasmodic convulsive paralytic paretic paralyzed palsied stricken smitten afflicted seized gripped clenched constricted contracted shrunk shriveled dwindled lessened reduced diminished decreased lowered dropped fallen sank slumped slipped slid declined deteriorated degenerated atrophied

    Meaning of Debilitated

    The primary meaning of the word "Debilitated" is to be made weak or feeble.

    Definitions

    • Made weak or feeble, often due to illness, injury, or disease
    • Having a reduced strength or ability to function
    • Weakened or enfeebled, often to the point of being unable to perform normal activities

    Etymology of Debilitated

    The word "Debilitated" comes from the Latin "debilitare", which means "to weaken" or "to enfeeble"
    The Latin word is a combination of "de" (meaning "away from" or "removal of") and "bilis" (meaning "strength" or "power")
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of physical or mental weakness

    Example Uses

    • The patient was debilitated by the illness and unable to leave her bed
    • The athlete was debilitated by the injury and had to withdraw from the competition
    • The company was debilitated by the financial crisis and had to file for bankruptcy

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    strengthened empowered enabled invigorated revitalized rejuvenated refreshed restored renewed revitalized energized energizing vibrant vigorous robust resilient hardy stalwart sturdy strong powerful potent mighty forceful dynamic energetic lively lively vivacious spirited spry perky peppy zesty feisty spunky plucky gutsy determined resolute unwavering unshakeable unyielding unrelenting uncompromising unflagging tireless indefatigable dauntless fearless intrepid bold daring adventurous audacious

    Related Nouns

    weakness frailty feebleness infirmity disability impairment handicap paralysis powerlessness helplessness exhaustion fatigue tiredness lethargy languor listlessness apathy enervation debasement deterioration degeneration atrophy disease illness sickness ailment affliction suffering pain anguish distress misery woe disability incapacity inability ineptness ineffectiveness ineffectualness impotence futility uselessness worthlessness

    Related Verbs

    weaken enfeeble disable impair cripple handicap paralyze exhaust drain spend fatigue tire lethargize languish listless apathize debilitate deteriorate degenerate atrophy sicken ail afflict suffer pain anguish distress grieve mourn lament weaken enfeeble disable cripple maim mutilate injure harm hurt damage impair mar spoil ruin destroy annihilate devastate ravage lay low strike down fell prostrate lay waste ravage desolate devastate

    Related Adjectives

    weak fee