DEBILITATE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word debilitate. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| enfeeble | verbv | |||||
verb • make weak | ||||||
| enervate | verbv | |||||
verb • weaken mentally or morally • disturb the composure of | ||||||
| weaken | verbv | |||||
verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect | ||||||
| drain | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it • tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material • a pipe through which liquid is carried away • a gradual depletion of energy or resources verb • flow off gradually • deplete of resources • empty of liquid; drain the liquid from • make weak | ||||||
| disable | verbv | |||||
verb • make unable to perform a certain action • injure permanently | ||||||
| exhaust | verbv | |||||
noun • gases ejected from an engine as waste products • system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged verb • wear out completely • use up (resources or materials) • deplete • use up the whole supply of • eliminate (a substance) | ||||||
| impair | verbv | |||||
verb • make worse or less effective • make imperfect | ||||||
| incapacitate | verbv | |||||
verb • make unable to perform a certain action • injure permanently | ||||||
| prostrate | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • stretched out and lying at full length along the ground • lying face downward verb • get into a prostrate position, as in submission • render helpless or defenseless • throw down flat, as on the ground | ||||||
| sap | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant • a person who lacks good judgment • a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people verb • deplete • excavate the earth beneath | ||||||
| tire | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • hoop that covers a wheel verb • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress • deplete • cause to be bored | ||||||
| undermine | verbv | |||||
verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations • hollow out as if making a cave or opening | ||||||
