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INFIRM

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Infirm.

Infirm - as an adjective satellite

Lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

Example: "A feeble old woman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debile9decrepit13feeble11rickety16sapless9weak11weakly16

Lacking firmness of will or character or purpose

Example: "Infirm of purpose; give me the daggers"

Infirm - as a verb

To contradict, to provide proof that something is not.

Example: "The thought is that you see an episode of observation, experiment, or reasoning as confirming or infirming a hypothesis depending on whether your probability for it increases or decreases during the episode."

Infirm - as an adjective

Weak or ill, not in good health.

Example: "He was infirm of body but still keen of mind, and though it looked like he couldn't walk across the room, he crushed me in debate."

Irresolute; weak of mind or will.

Frail; unstable; insecure.

Example Sentences

"She cared for her infirm grandmother."
"The patient was too infirm to walk without assistance."
"He was in an infirm state of health."
"The old dog became infirm and could no longer climb stairs."
"The infirm man used a walker to get around."
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Word Game Points

Is INFIRM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, infirm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INFIRM has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is INFIRM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, infirm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INFIRM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is INFIRM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, infirm is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INFIRM has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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