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
Verb
  • Siegel noted that measles weakens the immune system and increases the risk of pneumonia, which can stem from measles itself or from a secondary bacterial infection.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Employment has been a mostly resilient area of the economy even as stubborn inflation continues to squeeze businesses and households, while consumer confidence weakens.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of weakens
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  • With no score, the film’s vivid sound design of billowing foliage, creaky doors and floorboards, creates an austere ambience that softens with quiet feeling as the contours of the family’s troubles are gradually filled out.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The former works on the surface of the skin and delivers an immediate boost of hydration that instantly plumps fine lines and softens skin texture.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of softens
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“Enfeebles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfeebles. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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