enfeebles

verb

present tense third-person singular of enfeeble
as in weakens
to diminish the physical strength of long periods of being confined to a hospital bed will enfeeble anyone

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  1. weakens
  2. softens
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  • In a turnaround, the danger is that cutting so deeply weakens the capabilities needed for recovery.
    — Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Every decision that follows—from financial management to customer experience—either strengthens or weakens that identity.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of weakens
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  • Your 1st House of Identity softens as the nurturing Moon conjoins tender Chiron there, inviting gentle self-care and a kinder inner voice.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Soak the Pit Place the seed in room-temperature water for 24 to 48 hours, as this softens the outer shell and signals the embryo to wake up.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of softens
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