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enfeebling

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verb

present participle of enfeeble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enfeebling
Adjective
  • Keeping with that maxim, McNally begins with his suicide attempt in 2018 on the heels of a debilitating stroke.
    Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
  • By then, the debilitating effects of the Kryptonite were already taking its toll.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • An iron deficiency may lead to nail changes such as softening and weakness.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Another indicator of a softening economy is Industrial Production.
    Robert Barone, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Enfeebling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfeebling. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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