dɛvɪtˈaɪaɪz

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of vitality or strength

“The harsh conditions of the refugee camp began to devitalise the community.”

2. verb

to deprive of the qualities that make something vital or useful

“The new policy aimed to devitalise the outdated manufacturing process.”

3. verb

to weaken or enervate

“The prolonged illness began to devitalise the patient.”

4. verb

to deprive of the power of reproduction

“The treatment was designed to devitalise the cancer cells.”

5. noun

the act of depriving of vitality or strength

“The devitalisation of the community was a result of the prolonged drought.”