debilitating

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ(g)/

Adjective

debilitating (comparative more debilitating, superlative most debilitating)

1. Causing a loss of energy or strength.
   • 1931, H.P. Lovecraft, The Whisperer in Darkness:

     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.

Usage notes

• Nouns often used with "debilitating": illness, effect.

Verb

debilitating

1. Present participle of debilitate.