ENFEEBLE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word enfeeble. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ENFEEBLE
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debilitate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make weak | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
deplete | verbv | |||||||
verb • use up (resources or materials) | ||||||||
devitalize | verbv | |||||||
verb • sap of life or energy | ||||||||
enervate | verbv | |||||||
verb • weaken mentally or morally • disturb the composure of | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
paralyze | verbv | |||||||
verb • make powerless and unable to function • cause to be paralyzed and immobile | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
undermine | verbv | |||||||
verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations • hollow out as if making a cave or opening |