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debilitating



ADJECTIVE
exhausting
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


ADJECTIVE
wearying
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US import tariffs and a debilitating cyberattack pushed Jaguar Land Rover into an annual loss, figures published Thursday showed, although the luxury British automaker's performance improved in the last quarter.

From Barron's • May 14, 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 an interventional cardiologist, who treats patients with coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure on a daily basis, I would love to have another therapy to improve patient outcomes and reduce debilitating symptoms."

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Sinbad, after he suffered a debilitating stroke in 2020, announced his comedy comeback on Wednesday — with Pasadena’s historic Ice House the site for his “homecoming.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

As I help him up, I become aware of something scarier than the blisters, more debilitating than the burns.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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