enfeeble
/ɛnˈfiːbəl, ɛnˈfɪvəl/Definitions
1. verb
to make (something or someone) weaker or less strong
“The harsh winter weather enfeebled the crops, causing them to wither and die.”
2. verb
to reduce the strength or effectiveness of (something, especially a system or organization)
“The new policy will enfeeble the company’s competitiveness in the market.”
3. noun
the act of weakening or making less strong
“The enfeeblement of the patient’s immune system made them more susceptible to illness.”
4. noun
a state of being weakened or made less strong
“The enfeeblement of the old man’s body made it difficult for him to perform everyday tasks.”