prostrating

verb

Definition of prostratingnext
present participle of prostrate
1
as in weakening
to diminish the physical strength of an athlete prostrated for weeks by a bout of pneumonia

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2
as in paralyzing
to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move the huge increase in gas prices really prostrated the nation's economic engine

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3
as in overcoming
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress a widow prostrated by crushing grief

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4
as in downing
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall the boxer bragged that he could prostrate any opponent with a single blow

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prostrating
  1. weakening
  2. paralyzing
  3. downing
  4. softening
  5. undermining
  6. overwhelming
  7. hitting
  8. injuring
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  • Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of weakening
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  • But soon, Salinas found herself under a monthslong investigation, trying to fight off paralyzing depression while processing her grief and caring for her other children.
    Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Yoon said the opposition politicians who control parliament are paralyzing the government and subverting democracy, accusing them of aligning with North Korea.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of paralyzing
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  • Russia has denied responsibility, but a Dutch court in 2022 convicted two Russians and a pro-Russia Ukrainian man for their role in downing the plane with an air defense system brought into Ukraine from a Russian military base.
    ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The Ohio centenarian recently marked her birthday by downing a shot of Fireball whisky, something that has become a tradition for Hackman, who lives at a senior living facility in Loveland, Ohio.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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  • 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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  • This subjectivity can lead to inconsistencies in how the rule is applied, potentially undermining the fairness of the game.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Critics argue that billionaire owners could censor critical commentary, undermining journalism's role in holding power accountable.
    Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of undermining
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  • White corn is particularly popular among craft distilleries, as the mild flavor of its whiskeys allows other mash bill components, such as rye or barley, and the influence of barrel aging to shine without overwhelming the palate.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Some popular online sites might be difficult to access or overwhelming for some age groups to navigate, but a physical card for a physical store could be a better fit.
    Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of overwhelming
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  • United have scored 23 goals in 20 Premier League games, off the back of hitting 57, 58, and 57 goals in the past three full seasons.
    David Ornstein, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Newcastle’s equaliser was allowed to stand despite the ball hitting Joelinton’s hand in the build-up.
    Phil Hay, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of hitting
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  • The anti-immigrant rhetoric has been so acute that an anti-immigration far-right extremist in Germany — ironically himself an immigrant — just attacked a holiday market, killing at least five and injuring hundreds.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, a car plowed through a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday night, killing five people and injuring some 200 others.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of injuring
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