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debilitated

Pronunciation: [dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪd]

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Learn how to use debilitated in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(adjective) when someone is very weak or unable to do things because of something that has affected their body or mind. Think of it like when you’re really sick and just can’t do your normal activities.

Example

After a long illness, she felt debilitated but was slowly starting to recover.

Example

He was not debilitated at all; in fact, he felt strong and ready to play.

Example

How can someone feel debilitated after such a minor injury?

Context: “health”

(verb) to make someone very weak or unable to function normally because of illness, injury, or some other factor. It’s like when something makes you too tired or too sick to do what you usually can do.

Example

The flu debilitated her for weeks, making it hard to go to school.

Example

The medication did not debilitate him; instead, it gave him more energy to enjoy his day.

Example

What things can debilitate a person after surgery?

How to pronounce debilitated

Pronunciation: [dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪd]

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