devitalized

verb

Definition of devitalizednext
past tense of devitalize
1
as in undermined
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality overuse has devitalized many a once-striking figure of speech

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2
as in weakened
to diminish the physical strength of she was devitalized by the infection

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  1. undermined
  2. weakened
  3. exhausted
  4. softened
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  • Meanwhile, attempts by Washington to broker a cease-fire in Gaza and prevent a war with Hezbollah in Lebanon have been repeatedly undermined by Israeli assassinations, pager strikes and intransigence at the negotiating table.
    Charles Walldorf, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
  • From the insurrection on January 6 to COVID-19 denialism, these beliefs have not only threatened public safety but also undermined democracy itself.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • Utah’s roster is inarguably weakened by replacing Callie Smith with Genie Erohkina (one of the worst performers last weekend in Virginia Beach), but the roster rules incentivize teams to dump a mid-season acquisition like Smith, so why not cash in at the trade deadline?
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The yen remained weakened after Ishiba downplayed the prospect of imminent interest rate hikes earlier this week.
    Ian Mount, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of weakened
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  • But Israeli patience for a diplomatic solution appears to be exhausted.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Insufficient sleep slows reaction times, drains energy, and makes daily tasks more challenging, leaving pregnant people exhausted and unable to function.
    Peter Weiss, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • Le Pen, whose party has softened its anti-EU stance in recent years, denies wrongdoing and claims the case is politically driven.
    Sylvie Corbet and Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Add pear slices to skillet, and reduce heat to medium; cook, flipping occasionally, until pear slices are browned and slightly softened, about 6 minutes.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
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