Enfeeblement: meaning, definitions and examples

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enfeeblement

 

[ ɪnˈfiːblmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of weakness

Enfeeblement refers to the condition of being weakened or made feeble. This term often describes a decline in physical strength, vitality, or energy. It can be used in both a literal sense, such as in a medical context, and metaphorically, to indicate a decrease in capacity or effectiveness.

Synonyms

debilitation, feebleness, impairment, weakening.

Examples of usage

  • The patient's enfeeblement was evident after the long illness.
  • He experienced emotional enfeeblement after the traumatic event.
  • The enfeeblement of the country's economy led to widespread unemployment.

Translations

Translations of the word "enfeeblement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfraquecimento

🇮🇳 कमज़ोरी

🇩🇪 Schwächung

🇮🇩 penyusutan

🇺🇦 ослаблення

🇵🇱 osłabienie

🇯🇵 弱体化

🇫🇷 affaiblissement

🇪🇸 debilitación

🇹🇷 zayıflama

🇰🇷 약화

🇸🇦 إضعاف

🇨🇿 oslabení

🇸🇰 oslabenie

🇨🇳 削弱

🇸🇮 oslabljenje

🇮🇸 veikleiki

🇰🇿 әлсіреу

🇬🇪 მძლავრობის დაქვეითება

🇦🇿 zəifləmə

🇲🇽 debilitación

Etymology

The word 'enfeeblement' is derived from the verb 'enfeeble,' which has its roots in the Old French 'enfeblir,' meaning to weaken. The prefix 'en-' indicates a process or transformation, while 'feeble' comes from the Latin 'flebilis,' meaning weak or frail. The term began to appear in English during the late Middle Ages and has since been used to describe both physical weakness and a figurative decline in strength or effectiveness. Over the centuries, 'enfeeblement' has been applied in various contexts, including literature, medicine, and socio-economic discussions, reflecting its versatility in characterizing a loss of power or vitality.