devitalized
diːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪzd
Definition

Definition of devitalized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
medicalRareUSdeprived of strength or vigorRareUS
  • The devitalized athlete struggled to finish the race.
debilitated enervated weakened
2.
energyRarelacking energy or vitalityRare
  • The devitalized plant drooped in the pot.
enervated exhausted
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Origin of devitalized

Latin, de (down) + vita (life)

Examples of devitalized in a sentence

  • He felt devitalized after the long illness.
  • The devitalized athlete could barely finish the race.
  • His devitalized spirit was evident in his lack of enthusiasm.

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  1. French:affaibli, dévitalisé, ...
  2. German:entkräftet, kraftlos, ...
  3. Italian:indebolito, senza energia, ...
  4. Spanish:debilitado, agotado, ...
  5. Portuguese:desvitalizado, sem energia, ...
  6. Chinese:虚弱的, 无精打采, ...
  7. Japanese:力を失った, 活力を失った, ...
  8. Arabic:فَاقِد الحَيَوِيَّة, خامل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּחלָשׁ, חֲסַר חַיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:лишенный сил, обессиленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:знесилений, знекровлений, ...
  12. Hindi:कमजोर, थका हुआ, ...
devitalize US
diːˈvaɪtəlaɪz
See also: devitalise (UK)

Definition of devitalize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
weakenRareUSreduce the strength or effectivenessRareUS
  • The new policy devitalized the company's growth.
debilitate enfeeble weaken
2.
energyRareUSremove the vitality of somethingRareUS
  • The harsh weather conditions devitalized the crops.
sap weaken
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Origin of devitalize

Latin, de (down) + vitalis (of life)

Examples of devitalize in a sentence

  • Continuous stress can devitalize a person's spirit.
  • The disease can devitalize the human body quickly.
  • Stress can devitalize a person's spirit.

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  1. French:affaiblir, épuiser, ...
  2. German:schwächen, entvitalisieren, ...
  3. Italian:indebolire, togliere vitalità, ...
  4. Spanish:debilitar, quitar vitalidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:enfraquecer, desvitalizar, ...
  6. Chinese:削弱, 使失去活力, ...
  7. Japanese:弱体化させる, 活力を失わせる, ...
  8. Arabic:أَضْعَفَ, أفقَدَ الحَيَوِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַחְלִישׁ, ...
  10. Russian:ослаблять, лишить жизненной силы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ослаблювати, послабити, ...
  12. Hindi:कमज़ोर करना, जीवन शक्ति को हटाना, ...
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