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debilitated

de·bil·i·tate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-bil-i-teyt]
    • /dɪˈbɪl ɪˌteɪt/
    • /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-bil-i-teyt]
    • /dɪˈbɪl ɪˌteɪt/

Definitions of debilitated word

  • adjective debilitated in a severely weakened state 3
  • verb with object debilitated to make weak or feeble; enfeeble: The siege of pneumonia debilitated her completely. 1
  • noun debilitated Weakened. 1
  • verb debilitated simple past tense and past participle of debilitate. 0
  • adjective debilitated run down, damaged, in disrepair. 0

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Origin of debilitated

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin dēbilitātus (past participle of dēbilitāre), equivalent to dēbilit-, stem of dēbilis weak + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Debilitated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

debilitated popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for debilitated

adj debilitated

  • incapacitated — unable to act, respond, or the like (often used euphemistically when one is busy or otherwise occupied): He can't come to the phone now—he's incapacitated.
  • weakened — to make weak or weaker.
  • decrepit — Something that is decrepit is old and in bad condition. Someone who is decrepit is old and weak.
  • feeble — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
  • frail — having delicate health; not robust; weak: My grandfather is rather frail now.

adjective debilitated

  • drained — to withdraw or draw off (a liquid) gradually; remove slowly or by degrees, as by filtration: to drain oil from a crankcase.
  • hindered — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
  • infirm — feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing.

Antonyms for debilitated

adj debilitated

  • active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.

adjective debilitated

  • fortified — to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.

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