enervates

verb

Definition of enervatesnext
present tense third-person singular of enervate
1
as in undermines
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality a lifetime of working in dreary jobs had enervated his very soul

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2
as in weakens
to diminish the physical strength of the surgery really enervated me for weeks afterwards

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  1. undermines
  2. weakens
  3. exhausts
  4. softens
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  • This lack of visibility undermines trust and raises concerns about data quality, privacy, and potential biases.
    Max (Chong) Li, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Zelle issued a statement claiming that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s suit undermines Zelle, and will empower criminals and hurt small businesses and community banks.
    Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of undermines
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  • An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of weakens
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  • The charge against Baldwin was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can’t be brought back to court after the prosecution exhausts its appeals.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
  • This is essential as Ukraine exhausts its Soviet-era stocks and transitions to more advanced NATO weapons.
    Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 12 July 2022
Definition of exhausts
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  • The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Managing resources according to seasonality softens how demand fluctuations impact your cash flow and operations.
    Achraf Golli, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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