CEFR C1

enfeebling

verb

Meaning

To make someone or something weak or weaker.

Examples

The disease began to enfeeble him.
Years of neglect had enfeebled the old building.

Synonyms: weaken, impair, debilitate, undermine

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enfeebling (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfiːbəl/

Definition

To make someone or something weak or weaker.

Examples

The disease began to enfeeble him.
Years of neglect had enfeebled the old building.
His spirit was enfeebled by constant criticism.

How to Use enfeebling

enfeeble someone/something (prepositional phrase): To make a person or thing weak. — "The harsh conditions enfeebled the prisoners."

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