- present participle of debilitate.
debilitating
Example Sentences
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The breakouts happen more frequently here, and they become more debilitating.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
After the IUD was placed, she remembers horrific, debilitating cramps.
From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026
Early industrial work was repetitive, physically taxing and mentally debilitating.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Mr. Lai, 78, has diabetes, heart problems, debilitating back pain, and chronic infections that suggest a failing immune system, his daughter says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
As flippant as it might sound, I feel like I’ve dealt with that part enough for it to no longer be debilitating.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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