enfeebling 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of enfeeblingnext
as in debilitating

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enfeebling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of enfeeble
as in weakening
to diminish the physical strength of long periods of being confined to a hospital bed will enfeeble anyone

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  1. debilitating
  2. weakening
  3. softening
Adjective
  • Humanitarian organizations have consistently reported a debilitating lack of water, food, medical care, vital hygiene supplies and other essentials reaching the territory's uprooted population, many of whom have been forced to relocate several times.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Emotional dysregulation has traditionally been overlooked as one of the most debilitating aspects of ADHD and has resulted in people being misdiagnosed with conditions like depression and anxiety.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of debilitating
Verb
  • Instead of weakening, the civic movement gathered speed.
    Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The technical picture is weakening The stock's behavior is weak, as shown in the chart below.
    John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of weakening
Verb
  • An iron deficiency may lead to nail changes such as softening and weakness.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Its intensely moisturizing formula features amino acids that make up the protein keratin (which is key for maintaining your hair’s structure and strength) and hair-softening plant extracts.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of softening
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