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Debilitating

Definition:

Debilitating, as an adjective, refers to something that weakens or impairs one's physical or mental strength, making them extremely weak or ineffective.

As a verb, it means causing someone to become weak or unable to function properly.

As a noun, it signifies the action or condition of weakening or impairing.

Senses and Usages:

Adjective:

1. Causing severe weakness or impairment:

Working long hours without breaks can have a debilitating effect on the body.

Sample Sentence: The chronic illness had a debilitating impact on her ability to lead a normal life.

2. Overwhelming or exhausting:

The scorching heat in the desert was debilitating, making it difficult for the hikers to continue.

Sample Sentence: The constant stress from her job had a debilitating effect on her mental health.

Verb:

1. To make someone weak or unable to function:

Being bedridden for months debilitated his muscles.

Sample Sentence: The illness debilitated her so much that she couldn't even get out of bed.

Noun:

1. The action or condition of weakening or impairing:

The debilitating caused by the disease made it difficult for him to carry out his daily activities.

Sample Sentence: The debilitating of the bridge's structure required immediate repairs.

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