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
