debilitating 1 of 2

debilitating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of debilitate

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of debilitating
Adjective
Travis suffered a debilitating stroke about 12 years ago but continues to release original music with the aid of technologies. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025 And Ukrainians are raising alarm that Trump’s foreign aid freeze, which halted economic support to Ukraine, is just as debilitating as weapons shortages on the frontline. Laura Kelly, The Hill, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
This transition from theoretical to practical confrontation is all but debilitating, as the grieving father reaches the limits of his empathy. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025 Broad-spectrum antibiotics have numerous side effects, including liver inflammation, bone marrow suppression, and debilitating (and sometimes deadly) diarrhea from Clostridium difficile. Judy Stone, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for debilitating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debilitating
Verb
  • Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • An iron deficiency may lead to nail changes such as softening and weakness.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Another indicator of a softening economy is Industrial Production.
    Robert Barone, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Bergdorf Goodman According to Angela Welcome, Bergdorf Goodman’s associate divisional merchandise manager across cosmetics, fragrance, hair and eye accessories, fragrances were an unsurprising hit.
    Emily Burns, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
  • There were some unsurprising subgroup differences among nonvoters.
    Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Debilitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debilitating. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on debilitating

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!