1. to make weak or feeble; to reduce the strength or energy of
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘debilitate’

Examples

• The chronic illness debilitates her ability to work full-time.
• Extreme heat debilitates even the strongest athletes.
• The medication debilitates his immune system.
• Lack of sleep debilitates cognitive function.
• The disease gradually debilitates muscle strength.
• Stress debilitates the body’s natural defenses.