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enerva

[eh-nehr-vah]
verb
to enervate; to weaken; to unnerve
1. to deprive of nerve, force, or strength; to weaken physically or morally
The excessive heat enervates the workers.
O calor excessivo ennerva os trabalhadores.
2. to make someone feel less confident or determined
His constant criticism enervates her spirit.
Suas críticas constantes enervam seu espírito.
Synonyms
debilitaenfraquecedesmoralizaabatedesanima
Antonyms
fortaleceenergizavigorizaanimaestimula

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ennerva
more common spelling in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
enerva
standard European Portuguese spelling

Related Idioms & Phrases

enerva a confiança
enerva o ânimo
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