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debilitate

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10 lettersPronunciation /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/Part of speech verbSorted abdeeiilttStarts with DEnds with E0 clues
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  1. Debilitate means to make weak.

Word origin

From debilitatus, the past passive participle of Latin dēbilitō (“to weaken, debilitate”), from the adjective dēbilis (“weak”), itself from de- + habilis (“able”). Equivalent to Latin dēbilitō + -ate (verb-forming suffix; adjective-forming suffix).

Used in a sentence

  • The American Dream suffered a debilitating effect after the subprime crisis.
  • Twice, they found themselves behind, seemingly on their way out, and on both occasions they absolutely refused to let their lack of numbers debilitate them.
  • It is powerfull in helping extenuat and leane perſons who are troubled with difficultie of drawing their Brath: gives vigour and ſtrength to vithered and debilitat members; […]

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