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Meaning of enervate
to weaken or deprive of energy
Etymology of enervate
The word "enervate" comes from the Latin "enervare", which means "to remove the sinew from" or "to deprive of strength", derived from "e-" (out) and "nervus" (sinew or nerve)
Historically, the word was used in the 15th century to describe the removal of sinews or tendons from an animal's body, and later it developed a figurative meaning of weakening or depriving of energy
Synonyms
weaken
debilitate
enfeeble
exhaust
tire
fatigue
drain
sap
cripple
incapacitate
paralyze
immobilize
disable
hinder
impede
obstruct
dampen
depress
dismay
dishearten
discourage
demoralize
dispirit
undermine
devitalize
dull
blunt
numb
deaden
stupefy
bewilder
perplex
confuse
faze
unnerve
unsettle
rattle
shake
intimidate
cow
daunt
dismay
appall
horrify
shock
stun
astound
demobilize
disarm
disenfranchise
Definitions
- To weaken or deprive of energy, to cause someone to feel extremely tired or lacking in energy
- * To remove the nerve or vitality from something, to make something less effective or powerful
Usage Examples
- The hot summer weather enervated the whole team, making it difficult for them to perform well
- * The long and tiring journey enervated her, and she felt exhausted when she arrived
- * The company's financial troubles enervated the staff, leading to low morale and productivity