enervate EN-er-vayt verb WS #15

to cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of

1. Long hours of studying can enervate even the most dedicated students.
2. The constant stress of the job began to enervate his enthusiasm for work.
3. The oppressive heat began to enervate the hikers as they climbed the mountain.
4. The monotonous routine seemed to enervate her creative spirit.
5. The illness continued to enervate him, leaving him bedridden for weeks.