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Another word for debilitate

Verb

  1. To lessen or deplete the nerve, energy, or strength of

    2. See also:

    strong

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Another word for debilitate

Verb
    2. See also:

    weaken

    weaken

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Sentence Examples

  • It is expected that the illness will debilitate him for at least another week.

  • The self-defense class taught how to debilitate an attacker in any dangerous situation.

  • A scientist recently discovered a drug that can quickly debilitate the growth of cancer cells.

  • She didn't want to get glasses but realized her poor eyesight would debilitate her success in class, as she couldn't see the board well.

  • The new information released on the political scandal would debilitate his chances of being re-elected.

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