enervate

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Antonyms 1.3 Adjective 1.4 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (verb): IPA: /ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ SAMPA: /%En.@(r)"veIt/ (UK)
• (adjective): IPA: /ˈɛn.ə(ɹ).vət/ {{SAMPA|/"En.@(r).v@t/} (UK)

[edit] Verb

to enervate (third-person singular simple present enervates, present participle enervating, simple past and past participle enervated)

1. (transitive) To reduce strength or energy; debilitate.
2. (transitive) To weaken morally or mentally.
3. (transitive) To unnerve or faze.
4. (medicine) To partially or completely remove a nerve.

[edit] Synonyms

• (reduce strength): debilitate, weaken

[edit] Antonyms

• (reduce strength): strengthen, revive
• (reduce morally, mentally): bolster

[edit] Adjective

enervate (comparative more enervate, superlative most enervate)

1. Made feeble; weakened.

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: aeeenrtv
• venerate