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enervate

verb/ˈɛn.ɚ.veɪt/

definition

to weaken or drain of vitality

example

The hot sun can enervate anyone working outside for too long.

synonyms
weakendraindebilitate
word origin — from Latin 'enervare', meaning 'to weaken, to weaken by removing the nerves'