enfeebler
|en-fee-bler|
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/ɪnˈfiːblər/
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/ɪnˈfiːblə/
(enfeeble)
make weak
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enfeeble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'enfeblen,' where 'en-' meant 'to make' and 'feble' meant 'weak.'
Historical Evolution
'enfeblen' transformed into the modern English word 'enfeeble' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make weak,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that makes someone or something weak or feeble.
The constant criticism acted as an enfeebler to his confidence.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42