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DEBILITATE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word debilitate. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word debilitate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DEBILITATE

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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

Best Hypernyms For DEBILITATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for debilitate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
weaken impair

Alternatives for ENFEEBLE

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