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adjective

Definition of enfeeblednext
as in weak
lacking bodily strength the enfeebled old woman now needs a companion to help her with everyday tasks

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enfeebled

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verb

past tense of enfeeble
as in weakened
to diminish the physical strength of long periods of being confined to a hospital bed will enfeeble anyone

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