ENERVATION Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

enervation

noun

Definition of enervation

as in weakness

the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor took a dip in the pool to alleviate the enervation caused by the heat and humidity

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Noun

And Japan’s use of the Fed’s Foreign and International Monetary Authorities Repo Facility is actually a sign of dollar strength rather than weakness.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Evidence points to much of the monthly weakness being related to the end of major events, including the World Cup and America 250.

— Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of weakness

Noun

When leaders pour their love into the world outside and don't save any for themselves, the difference leads to exhaustion.

— Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Meganalisis said the results reflect a post-disaster mood defined by anger and emotional exhaustion.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhaustion

Noun

And, when pets suffered from cancer or heart failure or debility, conversations about what to do next were emotional but often straightforward.

— Sunita Puri, New Yorker, 6 June 2026
His trajectory is one of softening, from the swaggering knight of the opening to the irrepressible lover of the second act to his final physical debility.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026

Definition of debility

Noun

As Kasubhai observed, despite its legal feebleness, Kennedy’s declaration and its explicit threat has had a concrete impact on the provision of gender-affirming services to American youths.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Signs of disease include warts on legs, crusty or swollen eyes, feebleness, a ruffled appearance, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, and diarrhea.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

Definition of feebleness

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