debilitates

/dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪts/

VERB

1. To make physically or mentally weak

To reduce someone's physical strength, energy, or mental capacity, often through illness, exhaustion, or prolonged stress.

Causing someone or something to become physically weak, exhausted, or less capable of normal functioning.

The chronic condition debilitates many patients, making everyday tasks challenging.
Prolonged exposure to harmful chemicals debilitates the immune system.
The illness debilitates the body over time and requires ongoing medical treatment.

Gradually consuming someone's physical or mental energy, leaving them tired, depleted, or unable to maintain normal performance.

Constant stress debilitates employees and reduces their ability to concentrate.
The demanding schedule debilitates the workers over time.
Prolonged sleep deprivation debilitates the body and undermines mental performance.

VERB

To reduce the strength, effectiveness, functionality, or operational capacity of an organization, system, institution, or other entity.

Reducing the ability of an organization, institution, economy, or system to operate effectively or achieve its objectives.

The new law debilitates small businesses by imposing additional regulations and fees.
Years of financial mismanagement debilitates the organization's ability to serve its members.
Poor leadership debilitates an otherwise successful institution.

Making someone less capable of performing tasks, concentrating, or responding effectively to challenges.

Severe anxiety debilitates a person's ability to concentrate and perform well at work.
The injury debilitates his ability to compete at the professional level.
Persistent distractions debilitate the team's ability to complete complex tasks.