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Another word for debilitate

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debilitate

v.

enervate, enfeeble, incapacitate; see weaken 2. See syn. study at weaken.

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Another word for debilitate

verb

To lessen or deplete the nerve, energy, or strength of:

attenuate, devitalize, enervate, enfeeble, sap², undermine, undo, unnerve, weaken. See strong

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It is expected that the illness will debilitate him for at least another week.
A scientist recently discovered a drug that can quickly debilitate the growth of cancer cells.
The self-defense class taught how to debilitate an attacker in any dangerous situation.
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.
In an attempt to debilitate her opponent on the video game, she moved his weapon so that he couldn't find it.

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