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enfeeble

1 of 1verb
/ɛnˈfibəl/
Forms:enfeebles,enfeebling,enfeebled,enfeebled
1

to cause someone or something to lose strength

transitive
  • Lack of exercise can enfeeble muscles over time.
  • Chronic stress can enfeeble the immune system.
  • It enfeebles mental acuity when you consistently lack sleep.
  • We enfeebled the structural integrity of our building by not maintaining it.
  • Overreliance on technology without breaks can enfeeble one's focus.
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