enervate
1 of 1verb/ˈɛ.nər.ˌveɪt/
Forms:enervates,enervating,enervated,enervated
1
to cause someone to lose physical or mental energy or strength
- The long, grueling workout served to enervate him, leaving him feeling completely drained.
- The prolonged illness enervated him, making even simple tasks seem overwhelming.
- The harsh criticism from his peers enervated his confidence and motivation.
- The endless meetings and paperwork started to enervate the entire team, diminishing their productivity.
- The constant stress at work began to enervate her, affecting both her physical and mental health.