debilitating
/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/
de · bil · i · tat · ing
dɪ · ˈbɪl · ɪ · teɪt · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. weakening
Significado en Español
debilitante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm suy yếu, làm kiệt sức
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Example Sentence
Cancer can be a debilitating disease.
癌症可能让人极度虚弱。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(remove)+bilit(ability)+ating
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “debilitating”:
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A
strengthening
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B
invigorating
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C
energizing
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D
enervating
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D — enervating.
“debilitating” means adj. weakening
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Injuries can be ____, preventing athletes from performing at their best.
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A
debilitating
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B
encouraging
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C
inspiring
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D
motivating
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A — debilitating.
“debilitating” means adj. weakening
Common questions about “debilitating”
What does “debilitating” mean?
debilitating — adj. weakening. In Chinese: 使虚弱的，削弱的.
How do you pronounce “debilitating”?
debilitating is pronounced /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/. It breaks into 5 syllables: de · bil · i · tat · ing.
How do you use “debilitating” in a sentence?
Cancer can be a debilitating disease. (癌症可能让人极度虚弱。)
What are synonyms for “debilitating”?
weakening, draining — all close in meaning to debilitating (adj. weakening).
Is “debilitating” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. debilitating appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “debilitating”?
de(remove)+bilit(ability)+ating
