Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sapping
verb
/ˈsæpɪŋ/
Definition
The act of gradually weakening or draining someone or something of strength, energy, or resources.
Examples
- The long hours of work were sapping her energy.
- The constant stress was sapping his motivation.
- Over the years, the prolonged drought was sapping the region’s water supply.
Meaning
Sapping refers to the process of diminishing the vitality or effectiveness of something over time.
Synonyms
- draining
- debilitating
- weakening
- exhausting
- enervating
