debilitate
[ dih-bil-i-teyt ]
/ dɪˈbɪl ɪˌteɪt /
verb (used with object), de·bil·i·tat·ed, de·bil·i·tat·ing.
to make weak or feeble; enfeeble: The siege of pneumonia debilitated her completely.
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Origin of debilitate
1525–35; < Latin dēbilitātus (past participle of dēbilitāre), equivalent to dēbilit-, stem of dēbilis weak + -ātus -ate1
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British Dictionary definitions for debilitating (1 of 2)
debilitating
/ (dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪŋ) /
adjective
tending to weaken or enfeeble
British Dictionary definitions for debilitating (2 of 2)
debilitate
/ (dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪt) /
verb
(tr) to make feeble; weaken
Derived forms of debilitate
debilitation, nounWord Origin for debilitate
C16: from Latin dēbilitāre, from dēbilis weak
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Medical definitions for debilitating
debilitating
[ dĭ-bĭl′ĭ-tā′tĭng ]
adj.
Causing a loss of strength or energy.
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