devitalize

de·vi·tal·ize

 (dē-vīt′l-īz′)

tr.v. de·vi·tal·ized, de·vi·tal·iz·ing, de·vi·tal·iz·es

To diminish or destroy the strength or vitality of.

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de·vit′al·i·za′tion (-ĭ-zā′shən) n.

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devitalize

(diːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz) or

devitalise

vb

(tr) to lower or destroy the vitality of; make weak or lifeless: the war devitalized the economy.

deˌvitaliˈzation, deˌvitaliˈsation n

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de•vi•tal•ize

(diˈvaɪt lˌaɪz)

v.t. -ized, -iz•ing.

to deprive of vitality or vital properties; weaken.

[1840–50]

de•vi`tal•i•za′tion, n.

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devitalize

Past participle: devitalized
Gerund: devitalizing

Imperative

devitalize

devitalize

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Thesaurus

Verb

1.

devitalize - sap of life or energy; "The recession devitalized the economy" devitalise eviscerate - take away a vital or essential part of; "the compromise among the parties eviscerated the bill that had been proposed" weaken - lessen the strength of; "The fever weakened his body" vitalise, vitalize - make more lively or vigorous; "The treatment at the spa vitalized the old man"

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devitalize

verb

To lessen or deplete the nerve, energy, or strength of:

attenuate, debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, sap, undermine, undo, unnerve, weaken.

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Translations

estenuare

devitalize

[diːˈvaɪtəlaɪz] VT → privar de vitalidad

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devitalize

vt → schwächen

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devitalize

[diːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz] vt → devitalizzare

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de·vi·tal·ize

vt. desvitalizar, debilitar, privar de la fuerza vital.

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