Debilitating Meaning
/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ(ɡ)/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCausing a loss of energy or strength.
"Akeley, Noyes hastened to inform me, was glad and ready to see me; although his sudden attack of asthma would prevent him from being a very competent host for a day or two. These spells hit him hard when they came, and were always accompanied by a debilitating fever and general weakness."— 1931, H.P. Lovecraft, The Whisperer in Darkness:
verbpresent participle and gerund of debilitate
Sentence Examples
Cancer patients often have to deal with debilitating bouts of nausea.
Tom suffers from debilitating migraines.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The illness had a ____ effect on his ability to work.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Cancer patients often have to deal with ____ bouts of nausea.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The illness had a ____ effect on his ability to work.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Cancer patients often have to deal with ____ bouts of nausea.