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enervate definition

en·er·vate (en′ər vāt′; for adj. ē nʉr′vit, -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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