apholate

/ˈæfoʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become apathetic; to lose interest or enthusiasm

“Her apathy towards the cause led to her apolating from the movement.”

2. verb (transitive)

to make someone apathetic; to cause a loss of interest or enthusiasm

“The lack of challenge in the job began to apolate the employees, who grew bored and unenthusiastic.”

Synonyms

  • deaden
  • debilitate

Antonyms

  • animate
  • invigorate