debilitate | Definition of debilitate

Synonyms and Antonyms of debilitate

to diminish the physical strength of

the heart surgery debilitated the college athlete beyond his worst fears

Synonyms of debilitate

devitalize, enervate, enfeeble, etiolate, prostrate, sap, soften, tire, waste, weaken

Words Related to debilitate

cripple, disable, hamstring, incapacitate

deplete, depress, exhaust, impoverish, unman, wash out

damage, harm, hurt, impair, injure, invalid, lay up

break down, grind (down), wear down, wear out

Near Antonyms of debilitate

energize, invigorate, recruit, rejuvenate, vitalize

harden, season, toughen

Antonyms of debilitate

beef (up), fortify, strengthen