debilitating
/ (dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪŋ) /
adjective
tending to weaken or enfeeble
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Words nearby debilitating
debenture, debenture bond, de Bèze, Debierne, debilitate, debilitating, debility, Debir, debit, debitage, debit card
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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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