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Definition of sapped - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
exhausteddrained of energy or vitality
- After the long hike, he felt completely sapped.
2.
reducedweakened or diminished
- The illness left her feeling sapped and unable to work.
Origin of sapped
Old English, sæp (sap) + -ed (past participle)
Examples of sapped in a sentence
The intense workout left him sapped and in need of rest. His energy was sapped after the long hike. The heat had sapped their strength by midday.
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- French:épuisé, affaibli, ...
- German:erschöpft, geschwächt, ...
- Italian:esausto, indebolito, ...
- Spanish:agotado, debilitado, ...
- Portuguese:esgotado, ...
- Chinese:筋疲力尽, 虚弱, ...
- Japanese:疲れ果てた, 弱った, ...
- Arabic:مُنْهَك, مُنهَك, ...
- Hebrew:תָּשׁוּשׁ, תָּשׁוּשׁ, ...
- Russian:истощенный, ослабленный, ...
- Ukrainian:виснажений, ослаблений, ...
- Hindi:थका हुआ, कमज़ोर, ...
Definition of sap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
plant fluidwatery liquid in plants carrying nutrients
- The maple tree's sap is collected for syrup.
2.
- Don't be such a sap, believe in yourself.
3.
energyvitality or energy in a person
- He was full of sap and ready to work.
4.
weaponsDated US short club used as a weaponDated US
- The guard carried a sap for protection.
5.
military trenchRare trench used in siege warfareRare
- The soldiers dug a sap to approach the fort.
Verb
1.
psychologygradually weaken someone's strength or confidence
- The long hours sapped his energy.
2.
plantsdrain liquid from a plant or tree
- They sap the tree to collect its syrup.
3.
weaponsDated US hit someone with a small heavy blunt stickDated US
- The guard was sapped from behind.
Images of sap
watery liquid in plants carrying nutrients 
short club used as a weapon 
trench used in siege warfare
Expressions with sap
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gradually weaken someone's energy or power
The long illness sapped his strength.
emotions or energy levels are increasing
With the festival approaching, the sap is rising among the villagers.
people feel more energetic or passionate in spring
When the sap rises, everyone seems happier and more lively.
sticky substance from trees used in products
Tree sap is used to make natural adhesives.
liquid from coconut flowers used for drinks or sweetener
Coconut sap is collected to make syrup or wine.
watery liquid inside maple trees collected to make sweet syrup
We collected maple sap in buckets from the trees this morning.
building where maple sap is boiled into syrup
They visited the sap house during the maple syrup festival.
playful or affectionate term for a friend
Oh, you sap, you always make me laugh!
deep green pigment originally made from unripe buckthorn berries
The artist chose sap green to enhance the lushness of the landscape..
Origin of sap
Old English, sæp (juice)
Examples of sap in a sentence
In spring, the sap rises in the trees. Only a sap would pay that price without checking. They treated him like a sap after the prank. After a good night's sleep, she was full of sap. The young athlete's sap was evident in his performance. He used a sap to defend himself during the robbery.
The detective found a sap hidden under the suspect's coat. They advanced through the sap under cover of night. The sap provided a hidden route to the enemy. Her constant criticism sapped his confidence. The harsh environment sapped their will to continue. Farmers sap the trees in early spring. To make rubber, they sap the rubber tree. The thief sapped the unsuspecting victim. He was sapped before he could react.
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- French:sève, saper, ...
- German:Pflanzensaft, zehren, ...
- Italian:linfa, prosciugare, ...
- Spanish:savia, debilitar, ...
- Portuguese:seiva, esgotar, ...
- Chinese:汁液, 消耗, ...
- Japanese:樹液, 奪う, ...
- Arabic:عصارة, أَضْعَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:שָׂרָף, לְהַתִּישׁ, ...
- Russian:сок, истощать, ...
- Ukrainian:сік, виснажувати, ...
- Hindi:रस, कमजोर करना, ...
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