Debilitate

/dih-BIL-ih-tayt/

कमज़ोर करना (kamzor karna)

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Meanings

  1. To make someone weak and infirm
  2. To severely impair the strength of
  3. To weaken or enfeeble

Example Sentences

  • "The prolonged illness continued to debilitate the elderly patient."
  • "Corruption can debilitate the functioning of even the strongest institutions."
  • "The extreme heat during Indian summers can debilitate outdoor workers."

Etymology

From Latin 'debilitare' (to weaken), from 'debilis' (weak), from 'de-' (away from) + a lost word related to 'habilis' (able, fit). Literally 'to take away ability'.

Related Words

weakenenfeebleincapacitateexhaust
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