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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
debilita
enfraquece
desmoraliza
abate
desanima
Antonyms
fortalece
energiza
vigoriza
anima
estimula
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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