English Explanatory Dictionary

enervate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To reduce strength or energy; debilitate.
  2. To weaken morally or mentally.
  3. To partially or completely remove a nerve.
adj
  1. Made feeble; weakened.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-enervate.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-enervate2.wav /iːˈnɜːɹveɪt/ /ˈɛn.ə(ɹ).vət/

Word forms

enervate enervates enervating enervated more enervate most enervate

Etymology

From Latin ēnervātus, past participle of ēnervō (“to weaken”).

Synonyms

debilitate weaken denervate deinnervate

Antonyms

strengthen revive bolster

Related words

nerve

Derived words

enervator
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