March 09, 2027

Enervate

verb

Definition

To make someone feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken. Extreme heat enervates both body and mind.

Example Sentence

“The relentless schedule enervated the team until even the most optimistic members began to flag.”

Etymology

From Latin enervare (to weaken), from ex- (out of) + nervus (sinew, nerve).

Scrabble Score

E1N1E1R1V4A1T1E1

ENERVATE scores 11 points in Scrabble.

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