debilitating

The word “debilitating” has 5 syllables: de-bil-i-ta-ting.

It's pronounced as /dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for debilitating?

In the thesaurus, “debilitating” has 16 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for debilitating

  • demoralizing
  • discouraging
  • disheartening
  • dispiriting
  • draining
  • enervating
  • enfeebling
  • exhausting
  • fatiguing
  • softening
  • taxing
  • tiresome
  • tiring
  • unsurprising
  • wasting
  • weakening

Antonyms for debilitating

  • absorbing
  • amazing
  • amusing
  • astonishing
  • astounding
  • awesome
  • easy
  • energizing
  • engaging
  • engrossing
  • exciting
  • exhilarating
  • fortifying
  • gripping
  • inspiring
  • interesting
  • intriguing
  • invigorating
  • involving
  • marvellous
  • marvelous
  • recruiting
  • riveting
  • sensational
  • spectacular
  • stimulating
  • strengthening
  • surprising
  • thrilling
  • wonderful
  • wondrous

Meanings of debilitating

  • verb
    1. To make feeble; to weaken.
  • adjective
    1. Causing a loss of energy or strength.

Example Sentences

  • The disease was so debilitating that it rendered him unable to walk without assistance.
  • Chronic stress can be debilitating, affecting both mental and physical health.
  • The injury had a debilitating effect on her performance, sidelining her for the entire season.
  • The economic downturn proved debilitating for many small businesses in the area.
  • The side effects of the medication were debilitating, leaving him exhausted and weak.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to debilitating, such as: absorbing, amazing, amusing, astonishing, astounding, awesome, demoralizing.

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