ENFEEBLEMENT Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

enfeeblement

noun

Definition of enfeeblement

as in deterioration

a gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body daily exercise can help to halt some of the enfeeblement that comes with advanced years

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as in weakness

the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor a lot of the enfeeblement I've experienced since the accident is being gradually diminished by daily physical therapy

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Noun

Caregivers like Sherwood report mass burnout, financial strain and deterioration of their own physical and mental health from the stress of providing constant care.

— Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
The county has been attempting to chip away at its road maintenance backlog for years, but much of its transportation budget has gone toward preventing further deterioration.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of deterioration

Noun

And Japan’s use of the Fed’s Foreign and International Monetary Authorities Repo Facility is actually a sign of dollar strength rather than weakness.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Evidence points to much of the monthly weakness being related to the end of major events, including the World Cup and America 250.

— Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of weakness

Noun

Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the weakening of nerve cells, which become damaged and die, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 30 July 2026
After a dismal two years of weakening demand, falling sales, and damage to its brand by Elon Musk’s political activities, Tesla’s road to recovery continues apace.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 22 July 2026

Definition of weakening

Noun

When leaders pour their love into the world outside and don't save any for themselves, the difference leads to exhaustion.

— Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Meganalisis said the results reflect a post-disaster mood defined by anger and emotional exhaustion.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhaustion

Noun

As Kasubhai observed, despite its legal feebleness, Kennedy’s declaration and its explicit threat has had a concrete impact on the provision of gender-affirming services to American youths.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Signs of disease include warts on legs, crusty or swollen eyes, feebleness, a ruffled appearance, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, and diarrhea.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

Definition of feebleness

Noun

And, when pets suffered from cancer or heart failure or debility, conversations about what to do next were emotional but often straightforward.

— Sunita Puri, New Yorker, 6 June 2026
His trajectory is one of softening, from the swaggering knight of the opening to the irrepressible lover of the second act to his final physical debility.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026

Definition of debility

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