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Definition of "debilitating" []

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

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Use "debilitating" in a sentence
  • "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."