labefaction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of shaking or weakening or the resulting state; overthrow, ruination.

Pronunciation

/ˌlæb.əˈfæk.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-labefaction.wav

Word forms

labefaction

Etymology

From Latin labefaciō (labo to totter + facio to make).

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