weaken greatly
The illness will debilitate him for several weeks.
Vocabulary like debilitate appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
cut back; place restrictions on
distrustful; believing the worst of human nature and motives
intimidate; cause to lose courage
linger; take one's time; proceed slowly
impress or amaze greatly
a severe lack
a complete and sudden failure
shame; corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
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