debilitation

Pronunciation: /dɪbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun serious weakening and loss of energy

Etymology

From Middle French débilitation.

In classic literature

Synonyms

enervation, enfeeblement, exhaustion

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
weakening

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