Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

de-energize

verb
/diːˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/
Definition
To remove energy or enthusiasm from someone or something.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, the meeting seemed to de-energize the team instead of motivating them.
  • The unexpected news served to de-energize the entire project, causing many to lose interest.
Meaning
The act of making something less energetic or lively, or removing the energy from a system.
Synonyms
  • discourage
  • weaken
  • demoralize
  • reduce
  • exhaust