debilitates

verb

present tense third-person singular of debilitate
as in weakens
to diminish the physical strength of the heart surgery debilitated the college athlete beyond his worst fears

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  1. weakens
  2. softens
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  • Limited inventory continues to support prices, even as buyer demand weakens.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • If the ridge weakens sufficiently, this could eventually open the door to returning rain chances.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of weakens
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  • After the first 10 handshakes, the chatter softens to a murmur.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Raylan Leather Armchair has timeless elegance, with high-quality, top-grain leather that develops a rich patina and softens with use.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of softens
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“Debilitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debilitates. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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