Enfeeble
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verb
Definition
To make weak or feeble
Examples
“The long illness had enfeebled the once-vigorous athlete.”
“Bureaucracy enfeebled the organization's ability to respond quickly.”
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GRE Tip
Enfeeble is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "debilitate" or "weaken" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "strengthen".
Related GRE Words
devitalize
To deprive of strength, vitality, or energy
debilitate
To make weak or feeble; to impair the strength of
undermine
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or insidiously
flag
(verb) To become tired or less enthusiastic; to decline in vigor
sap
(verb) To gradually weaken or destroy; to drain of energy
wane
To decrease in vigor, power, or extent; become weaker
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