Synonyms of sapped

sapped 1 of 2

adjective

as in weak

lacking bodily strength

I was completely sapped after the first day of hauling logs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weak
• weakened
• feeble
• frail
• disabled
• wasted
• enfeebled
• softened
• exhausted
• debilitated
• paralyzed
• faint
• tired
• slight
• enervated
• languid
• injured
• incapacitated
• low
• infirm
• drained
• soft
• wimpy
• asthenic
• prostrate
• vulnerable
• prostrated
• unsubstantial
• down-and-out
• weary
• effete
• delicate
• fragile
• wimpish
• tender
• damaged
• invalid
• hurt
• powerless
• impaired
• dizzy
• impotent
• decrepit
• unsteady
• flagging
• susceptible
• woozy
• groggy
• rocky
• flimsy
• broken-down
• yielding
• breakable
• resistless
• harmed
• unsound
• worn-out
• unresistant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strong
• powerful
• mighty
• stalwart
• muscular
• rugged
• athletic
• virile
• hard
• stout
• tough
• strengthened
• fit
• sinewy
• beefy
• robust
• brawny
• hardy
• hardened
• husky
• fortified
• sturdy
• lusty
• able-bodied
• vigorous
• energetic
• energized
• healthy
• capable
• sound
• competent
• inured
• invigorated
• strapping
• toughened
• recovering
• vitalized
• hale
• red-blooded
• recuperating
• convalescing

sapped

2 of 2

verb

past tense of sap

as in weakened

to diminish the physical strength of

weeks of hard work had sapped her and left her exhausted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weakened
• softened
• exhausted
• wasted
• tired
• hurt
• injured
• enfeebled
• damaged
• depleted
• paralyzed
• debilitated
• enervated
• crippled
• impaired
• prostrated
• depressed
• devitalized
• etiolated
• incapacitated
• disabled
• hamstrung
• harmed
• impoverished
• laid up
• washed out
• ground (down)
• invalided
• wore out
• wore down
• unmanned
• broke down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strengthened
• fortified
• recruited
• energized
• invigorated
• hardened
• rejuvenated
• beefed (up)
• vitalized
• seasoned
• toughened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sapped

Verb

Hurricanes that pass over patches of cooler water, however, are sapped of their energy and diminish. — John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026

And in the last quarter-century, relentless drought intensified by climate change has sapped the river’s flow and left its reservoirs severely depleted. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The deaths of her husband the previous year and her closest friend more recently had sapped her spirits. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

That momentum was sapped when center fielder Cole Carrigg made a diving catch to rob Eldridge of a hit, then doubled off Devers at second. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Watergate, Vietnam, and stagflation sapped American confidence to a degree not seen since the Great Depression. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

But eventually, cheap off-brand department store bicycles sapped Huffy sales, and in 2004 the company filed for bankruptcy. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Although the World cup probably boosted overall economic activity in the host cities, the games coincided with the Iran war, which raised consumer prices and sapped some demand, noted Joe Brusuelas, chief US economist for RBS. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

For many Americans, however, no deal will be enough to replace what the war has already sapped from their wallets. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 July 2026