Enfeeble

To Enfeeble means to make someone or something weak, frail, or ineffective. It signifies a gradual or sustained process of diminishing strength, vigor, or power, whether physically, mentally, or in a more abstract sense like an argument or institution. This weakening can stem from various causes, including illness, age, prolonged stress, lack of resources, or relentless opposition. The result is a reduction in capacity, performance, or overall resilience. The term often implies a loss of vitality and the onset of vulnerability.

Enfeeble meaning with examples

• The prolonged illness threatened to Enfeeble the athlete, sidelining her from the championship. Her muscles atrophied, and her energy levels plummeted, making even simple tasks difficult. Her doctors fought to strengthen her body, hoping to restore her previous athletic prowess and overall health before it became a long-term reality.
• The constant attacks from political rivals began to Enfeeble the president's support base, undermining his authority. Every speech was analyzed and criticized. Legislation was blocked, and media campaigns questioned his actions, further eroding his public image, which made any future attempts to pass meaningful change, or even maintain his position, very difficult.
• Decades of neglect and underfunding were starting to Enfeeble the city's infrastructure, especially the water pipes. The constant leaks, the old system’s age, and the increasing demand from the population, was making maintenance a burden and a major challenge to the quality of life, and health of the population as a whole.
• The relentless propaganda and psychological manipulation used to Enfeeble the resistance fighters' morale. Faced with constant doubt and fear, it became harder to trust their instincts and make correct decisions, weakening their resolve, and their ability to act, and coordinate effectively against the adversary, thus slowly eroding their fighting capacity.