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enervate Definition

en·er·vate (enər vāt′; for adj. ē nʉrvit, -vāt′)

transitive verb enervated -·vat′ed, enervating -·vat′·ing

to deprive of strength, force, vigor, etc.; weaken physically, mentally, or morally; devitalize; debilitate

Etymology: < L enervatus, pp. of enervare < enervis, nerveless, weak < e-, out + nervus, nerve

adjective

enervated; weakened

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enervate Synonyms

enervate

v.

debilitate, devitalize, enfeeble, exhaust; see drain 2, weaken 2. See syn. study at unnerve, weaken.

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