Debilitate

Pronunciation: /dəˈbɪləˌteɪt/

Debilitate (verb)

  1. To make someone less strong or less able to act, usually because of illness, pain, or long stress.
  2. To make something less effective or less powerful by limiting its strength, speed, or impact.
  3. To cause serious damage to a person’s ability to function, often in a way that lasts for a while.

Examples

  • Stress can debilitate over time.
  • Poor sleep debilitate the body gradually.