debilita

[de·bi·LI·ta]

verb

weakens; debilitates

1. to make weak or weaker; to reduce the strength or vigor of

The illness debilitates the body.

A doença debilita o corpo.

2. to impair or diminish the effectiveness or quality of something

Lack of sleep debilitates cognitive function.

A falta de sono debilita a função cognitiva.

3. to weaken someone's resolve, confidence, or morale

Repeated failures debilitate his confidence.

Os fracassos repetidos debilitam sua confiança.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

debilita

Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

debilita

Standard usage in European Portuguese

debilita a saúde - weakens one's health

debilita o sistema imunológico - weakens the immune system

debilita a economia - weakens the economy

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