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devitalize
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de·vi·tal·ize  (d-vtl-z)
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.

de·vital·i·zation (--zshn) n.

devitalize, devitalise [diːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz]
vb
(tr) to lower or destroy the vitality of; make weak or lifeless the war devitalized the economy
devitalization , devitalisation n
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Verb1.devitalize - sap of life or energy; "The recession devitalized the economy"
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"
Translations
devitalize [diːˈvaɪtəlaɪz] VTprivar de vitalidad
devitalize
vtschwächen
devitalize [diːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz] vtdevitalizzare


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