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Meaning of sapping
The primary meaning of "sapping" is to drain someone's or something's energy or strength, often in a gradual or subtle way.
Etymology of sapping
The word "sapping" originated from the Old French word "saper," which means to undermine or dig under, and is related to the Latin word "sapidus," meaning to taste or savor, but in this context, it refers to the act of gradually weakening or undermining something
Historically, the term was used in military contexts to describe the process of digging tunnels or trenches to undermine enemy fortifications, and over time, its meaning expanded to include the idea of gradual weakening or draining of energy or strength
Synonyms
Definitions
- To drain someone's energy or strength, often in a gradual or subtle way
- * To weaken or damage something, especially by gradually removing its strength or vitality
- * To undermine or erode something, such as a person's confidence or a system's stability
Usage Examples
- The long hours of work were sapping her energy and motivation
- * The constant criticism was sapping his confidence and self-esteem
- * The disease was sapping the tree's strength, causing it to wither and die