Enfeeble

usgb/ɪnˈfiːbl/
verb

To make weak or weaker.

The disease had enfeebled him to the point where he could barely stand
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Often appears as...

  • enfeeble the body
  • enfeeble the mind
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Physical Context

Used when referring to physical weakness, often due to illness or age.

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After contracting the flu, she felt increasingly enfeebled.
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Gradual Process

Describes a gradual decline in strength, not an immediate loss.

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The harsh winter slowly enfeebled the stranded hikers.
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Not Just Physical

Can apply to non-physical aspects, like emotional or mental state.

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Months of isolation could enfeeble someone's spirit.
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