debilitate

The word “debilitate” has 4 syllables: de-bil-i-tate.

It's pronounced as /dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪt/.

What is synonym and antonym for debilitate?

In the thesaurus, “debilitate” has 6 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for debilitate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for debilitate

attenuate
cripple
disable
eviscerate
soften
weaken

Antonyms for debilitate

aid
assist
enable
fortify
help
strengthen

Meanings of debilitate

verb

To make feeble; to weaken.

Example Sentences

The disease began to debilitate his body, making daily tasks increasingly difficult.
The prolonged stress can debilitate one's mental and physical health.
The economic downturn was enough to debilitate many small businesses.
She tried to debilitate her opponent’s confidence with strategic psychological tactics.
The medication was intended to debilitate the symptoms, but it came with significant side effects.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to debilitate, such as: aid, assist, attenuate, cripple, disable, enable, eviscerate.

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