enervate

🇺🇸 /ˈenərveɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈenəveɪt/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags RARE
verb
R

to cause someone to feel drained of energy and strength

The long, hot summer days enervated the workers, making them feel tired and sluggish.

translation

v. to cause someone to feel drained of energy and strength

Word Forms

3rd Present enervates
Past enervated
Perfect enervated
Progressive enervating