Main Entry: en·er·vate

Pronunciation: \ˈen-ər-ˌvāt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): en·er·vat·ed; en·er·vat·ing

1 obsolete : to cut the nerves or tendons of
2 : to lessen the vitality or strength of <heat enervates people>

—en·er·va·tion \ˌen-ər-ˈvā-shən\ noun