debilitate
1 of 1verb/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/
Forms:debilitates,debilitating,debilitated,debilitated
1
to make someone or something weaker or less effective
transitive- The ongoing stress is debilitating his mental health.
- Years of neglect have debilitated the infrastructure of the city.
- Malnutrition can debilitate a child's growth and development, leading to long-term health issues.