debilitate

Example Sentences

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Both brothers died of Hungtington’s disease, a genetic disorder that began to severely debilitate them during their 30s.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said the sanctions imposed are part of Australia’s efforts to expose cyber criminals and debilitate groups engaging in cyber attacks.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2024

Surrender to dissidents and allow a small group of extremists to debilitate his office.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023

For smaller public health departments, losing a grant or a few thousand dollars of funding can debilitate more than just one program.

From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2020

He needed to be better about that, about letting the nightmares debilitate him.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray