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What is another word for Debilitate? – 178 Debilitate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    weaken impair cripple disable enfeeble exhaust fatigue drain sap undermine erode deteriorate debilitate enervate paralyze incapacitate hinder hamper impede obstruct damage injure harm weaken undermine devastate ravage demolish shatter ruin disable cripple maim mutilate exhaust spend tire fatigue weary jade fag wear out prostrate lay low knock out disable disenable disempower disenfranchise disfranchise

    Meaning of Debilitate

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "debilitate" means to weaken or enfeeble someone or something, either physically or mentally.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "debilitate" as to impair the strength or vigor of, or to make someone or something weak or feeble.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "debilitate" as to make someone or something weak or less effective.

    Example Uses

    • The disease debilitated her to the point where she couldn't leave her bed.
    • Years of malnutrition debilitated the community, making them more susceptible to illness.
    • The company's financial troubles debilitated its ability to invest in new projects.
    • The athlete's injury debilitated her performance, causing her to lose the game.
    • The stress of the exam debilitated his ability to focus and think clearly.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    strengthen empower enable energize revitalize rejuvenate restore renew revamp enhance improve boost augment increase amplify fortify reinforce support sustain nurture nurture invigorate stimulate animate vitalize activate motivate inspire energize exhilarate exalt uplift upgrade

    Related Nouns

    disability weakness frailty fragility vulnerability susceptibility impairment incapacity infirmity sickness disease illness ailment disorder condition defect flaw fault failing shortcoming limitation restriction hindrance obstacle barrier handicap impediment encumbrance burden

    Related Verbs

    weaken impair damage injure harm exhaust fatigue drain sap undermine erode deteriorate disable cripple maim mutilate shatter ruin demolish devastate ravage prostrate lay low knock out disenable disempower disenfranchise disfranchise hinder hamper impede obstruct

    Related Adjectives

    weak feeble frail fragile vulnerable susceptible impaired incapacitated infirm sick diseased ill ailing defective flawed faulty failing limited restricted hindered hampered impeded obstructed exhausted fatigued drained sapped undermined eroded deteriorated disabled crippled maimed mutilated