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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    weakened feeble frail debilitated enervated exhausted fatigued drained impaired crippled handicapped powerless helpless ineffective inefficient infirm sickly ailing unwell fragile delicate sensitive vulnerable decrepit senile doddering tottering shaky unstable insecure weakened emasculated crippled paralyzed lame handicapped disabled incapacitated hindered obstructed impeded restricted limited constrained fettered shackled manacled chained bound tied fastened secured blocked barred stopped halted stayed delayed slowed slackened relaxed loosened weakened reduced diminished decreased lessened lowered curtailed shortened abated mitigated alleviated moderated tempered softened muted subdued repressed suppressed stifled smothered extinguished quenched

    Meaning of Enfeebled

    The primary meaning of the word "enfeebled" is to make someone or something weak or feeble.

    Definitions

    • To make someone or something weak or feeble, either physically or mentally
    • * To reduce the strength or effectiveness of something
    • * To impair or weaken someone's physical or mental abilities

    Etymology of Enfeebled

    The word "enfeebled" originated from the Old French words "en-" (meaning "to make" or "to cause to be") and "feble" (meaning "weak" or "feeble"), which is derived from the Latin word "febilis" (meaning "weak" or "feeble")
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a state of physical or mental weakness

    Example Uses

    • The patient was enfeebled by the illness and required constant care
    • * The economy was enfeebled by the recession and took years to recover
    • * The athlete's enfeebled state after the injury made it difficult for her to compete

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    strengthened empowered energized revitalized rejuvenated restored renewed refreshed invigorated fortified boosted enhanced amplified increased intensified heightened elevated lifted raised upright robust vigorous potent powerful mighty strong sturdy solid stable secure unshakeable unwavering unrelenting resolute firm determined forceful dynamic energetic lively vivacious vibrant radiant glowing flourishing thriving prospering successful triumphant victorious

    Related Nouns

    weakness feebleness frailty debility enervation exhaustion fatigue impairment disability handicap incapacity powerlessness helplessness ineffectiveness inefficiency infirmity sickness ailment disease illness fragility delicacy sensitivity vulnerability decrepitude senility doddering tottering shakiness instability insecurity paralysis lameness disability incapacitation hindrance obstruction impediment restriction limitation constraint fetter shackle manacle chain bond tie fastening security blockage bar stoppage halt stay delay slowdown relaxation loosening reduction diminution decrease lessening lowering curtailment shortening abatement mitigation alleviation moderation tempering softening muting subduing repression stifling smothering extinguishing quenching

    Related Verbs

    weaken feeble debilitate enervate exhaust fatigue impair disable cripple handicap incapacitate powerlessness helplessness ineffectiveness inefficiency infirm sicken ail disease illness fragile delicate sensitive vulnerate decrepit senile dodder totter shake destabilize insecure paralyze lame disable incapacitate hinder obstruct impede restrict limit constrain fetter shackle manacle chain bind tie fasten secure block bar stop halt stay delay slow slacken relax loosen reduce diminish decrease lessen lower curtail shorten abate mitigate alleviate moderate temper soften mute subdue repress stifle smother extinguish quench