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ENFEEBLE

\ɛnfˈiːbə͡l], \ɛnfˈiːbə‍l], \ɛ_n_f_ˈiː_b_əl]\

Definitions of ENFEEBLE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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make weak; "Life in the camp drained him"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

make weak; "Life in the camp drained him"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

To weaken; to destroy the force of.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

To deprive of strength; to weaken, debilitate, or enervate.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

To weaken; to reduce the strength of.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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