enervate
Definitions
To cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken.
To deprive of force, strength, or vigor.
Examples
The relentless heat of the desert seemed to enervate the travelers, leaving them too exhausted to continue their journey.
The constant criticism from her supervisor began to enervate her, slowly draining her passion for the project.
He feared that the long, monotonous meetings would enervate his team and stifle their creativity.
Synonyms
Antonyms
strengthen invigorate energize fortify revitalize stimulate animate