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enfeeble

verb

/ɛnˈfiːbəl/

Meaning

To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.

The long illness enfeebled the old man.

weaken, debilitate, exhaust, drain, sap

strengthen, empower, invigorate

enfeeble the spirit, enfeebled body, enfeebling disease

To support, strengthen, or improve something

to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate

to be in charge of or control something

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

to feel or express compassion or pity for someone else’s situation

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.