Debilitated

adj, verb

adj, verb ·5 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of debilitate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Weakened. not-comparable

    "His debilitated body, the victim of the wasting disease, could no longer support his weight."

  2. 2
    run down, damaged, in disrepair. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    lacking energy or vitality wordnet

Synonyms

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weakadynamicanemicanileapatheticasthenic

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"While alcohol detox is one of the safest, most effective ways to overcome alcohol dependence, this treatment can cause some to feel sick and debilitated on behalf of symptoms such as fever, vomiting, and insomnia."

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