enervate
/ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/
ɛn · Ə(ɹ)VEꞮT (2 syllables)
English
Verb
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Definition
To reduce strength or energy; debilitate.
Etymology
From Latin ēnervātus, past participle of ēnervō (“to weaken”).
Example Sentences
- "After being laid off three times in a row, she felt too enervated to look for another job."
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