Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debilitate
verb
/dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪt/
Definition
To weaken or render ineffective.
Examples
- The long illness began to debilitate her body and spirit.
- Without proper rest, the intense training can debilitate even the most seasoned athletes.
Meaning
Debilitate refers to the process of making someone or something weaker or less effective, often used in a physical or metaphorical context.
Synonyms
- weaken
- cripple
- enfeeble
- impair
- disable
