uninervate

/ˌʌnɪˈnɜrvət/; /ˌʌnɪˈnɜrveɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of nerves or nervous system

“The disease caused by the virus was known to uninervate its victims.”

2. verb

to deprive of nervous or sensitive power

“The harsh criticism seemed to uninervate her, leaving her feeling numb.”

3. verb

to deprive of life or vitality

“The drought had begun to uninervate the once-thriving crops.”

Synonyms

  • debilitate
  • denervate
  • deprive

Antonyms

  • enervate
  • invigorate
  • vitalize