Debilitate Meaning in English
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Definition
To make someone or something weak; to reduce the strength or effectiveness of a person, group, or thing.
Usage & Nuances
'Debilitate' is formal and often used in medical, scientific, or academic contexts. Commonly used with illnesses ('debilitate the patient'), stress, or factors that reduce strength. Not used for minor weakness—implies serious reduction in ability or power.
Spanish: debilitarPortuguese (BR): debilitarPortuguese (PT): debilitarChinese (Simplified): 削弱 - 使虚弱Chinese (Traditional): 削弱 - 使虛弱Hindi: कमज़ोर करनाArabic: يُضعِفBengali: দুর্বল করা - ক্ষমতা কমিয়ে দেয়াRussian: ослаблять - лишать силJapanese: 衰弱させる - 弱体化させるVietnamese: làm suy yếuKorean: 약화시키다Turkish: zayıflatmak - güçten düşürmekUrdu: کمزور کرناIndonesian: melemahkan