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enervate
verb
To cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken.
Advanced - Used in formal or literary contexts
Etymology
From Latin enervatus "weakened," past participle of enervare "to weaken," from e- "out of" + nervus "sinew, nerve."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The tropical heat enervated the entire expedition."
- 2.
"Years of conflict had enervated the nation."
- 3.
"She felt enervated after the long illness."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
weakenexhaustdebilitatetiredrain
Related Words
sapfatiguedevitalizeenfeeble
Fun Fact
Many people think enervate means "energize" because it looks similar, but it's the opposite—to remove nerve/energy. This common confusion makes it a frequent test question and crossword answer.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (E, N, E, R, V, A, T, E)
Scrabble Value: 11 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "EN" at the start of words.
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