devitalize (redirected from devitalizes)

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.

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de·vital·i·zation (--zshn) n.

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devitalize, devitalise [diːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz]

vb

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

devitalization , devitalisation n

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"

Translations

devitalize [diːˈvaɪtəlaɪz] VT → privar de vitalidad

devitalize

vt → schwächen

devitalize [diːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz] vt → devitalizzare

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devitalize [diːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz] vt → devitalizzare