(en-er-vate) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to lessen the vigor or strength of; to enfeeble

Example Sentence

His captors tried to enervate him by not feeding him properly.

Synonyms

debilitate; depress; devitalize; effete; impair

Antonyms

exhilarate; invigorate

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