ENERVATES Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

enervates

verb

present tense third-person singular of enervate

as in undermines

to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality a lifetime of working in dreary jobs had enervated his very soul

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as in weakens

to diminish the physical strength of the surgery really enervated me for weeks afterwards

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While American fans were glad to have him back, the arbitrary way this decision was reached undermines the integrity of the sport.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
The plaintiffs further insist that the NCAA allowing former G League players and other ex-pros to play undermines the association’s position that Borovicanin and his fellow plaintiffs can’t play.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of undermines

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Fresh concrete is alkaline enough to shield the metal from rust, but carbonation gradually lowers its pH and weakens that protection.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 11 July 2026
As the sun grows lighter, its gravitational grip weakens, pushing the surviving planets outward into a wider orbit that could double their distance from the star, according to NASA.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of weakens

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In areas with valleys or basins, cooler and denser air drains downhill and pools in low spots overnight, a process known as cold-air pooling.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Make sure to empty any excess water that drains into the saucer to keep the roots from getting soggy.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

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