enfeeblement

Definitions

The process or state of becoming weak or losing strength.

A reduction in the vitality, power, or effectiveness of something.

Examples

The prolonged illness led to a noticeable enfeeblement of his once-robust physical condition.

The constant lack of investment resulted in the gradual enfeeblement of the nation's infrastructure.

Synonyms

weakening debilitation frailty impairment enervation devitalization exhaustion

Antonyms

strengthening invigoration fortification energizing empowerment robustness vitality