Definition of "debilitating" []

• Causing a loss of energy or strength. (adjective)
• Present participle of debilitate. (verb)

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• "It was clear that most South Africans refused to be drawn into what he labelled debilitating action against the government they elected themselves."
• "Netshitenzhe said it was clear that most South Africans refused to be mobilised into what he labelled debilitating action against the government they elected themselves."
• "For the last month, Mr. Besigye and other opposition leaders, many of whom lost handily to President Museveni in the February election, have staged twice-weekly street demonstrations to protest rising fuel and food prices, and what they call debilitating government corruption."