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debilitating
[/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/]
adjective
debilitante
1.
causing someone to become weak or ill; reducing strength or energy
The debilitating effects of the disease made it impossible for her to work.
Os efeitos debilitantes da doença tornaram impossível para ela trabalhar.
2.
severely impairing physical or mental function
He suffered from a debilitating back injury.
Ele sofria de uma lesão nas costas debilitante.
Synonyms
weakening
enervating
enfeebling
draining
exhausting
crippling
Antonyms
strengthening
invigorating
energizing
empowering
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
debilitante
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
debilitante
standard usage
São Paulo
debilitante
standard usage
Portugal
debilitante
standard usage, sometimes 'enfraquecedor'
Related Idioms & Phrases
debilitating disease
debilitating condition
debilitating effects
debilitating illness
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