debilitate (Meaning)

Wordnet

debilitate (v)

make weak

Webster

debilitate (v. t.)

To impair the strength of; to weaken; to enfeeble; as, to debilitate the body by intemperance.

debilitate Sentence Examples

  1. The prolonged illness began to debilitate his strength and vitality.
  2. Lack of proper nutrition can debilitate the body's immune system.
  3. The economic crisis threatened to debilitate the nation's financial stability.
  4. Chronic stress can debilitate mental health, leading to anxiety and depression.
  5. The venomous snake's bite started to debilitate the victim's mobility.
  6. Addiction to substances can debilitate individuals, impairing their ability to function normally.
  7. Overworking without adequate rest can debilitate physical health, leading to exhaustion and burnout.
  8. The continuous exposure to toxic fumes began to debilitate the workers' respiratory systems.
  9. A lack of exercise and physical activity can debilitate muscle strength and flexibility.
  10. The constant negativity from his peers started to debilitate his self-confidence and self-esteem.

FAQs About the word debilitate

make weakTo impair the strength of; to weaken; to enfeeble; as, to debilitate the body by intemperance.

soften,weaken, exhaust, devitalize, hurt, incapacitate, deplete, cripple, damage, enervate

fortify, strengthen, fortify,strengthen, beef (up), beef (up), invigorate, harden, recruit, rejuvenate

The prolonged illness began to debilitate his strength and vitality.

Lack of proper nutrition can debilitate the body's immune system.

The economic crisis threatened to debilitate the nation's financial stability.

Chronic stress can debilitate mental health, leading to anxiety and depression.