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as in deterioration
a gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body
the debilitation that all the prisoners of war had experienced during their captivity
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as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
attributed the patient's general debilitation to an iron deficiency
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Noun
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Roads and bridges are designed with strict weight limits for a reason: excessive loads accelerate structural deterioration, leading to costly repairs and safety hazards.—
Ydanis Rodriguez,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025 -
In addition to this, using excessive water or harsh chemical cleaners can then lead to moisture accumulation around window seals, which can potentially cause mould growth or deterioration of the frame around the windows.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, there are growing signs of weakness.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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No one wants to lay out their struggles in a room where competitors are listening, ready to pounce on any sign of weakness.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Are Too Many Priorities Making Work More Stressful? Trying to solve everything at once leads to exhaustion and inaction.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Social media fatigue has risen in recent years, studies show, as mindless scrolling leads to mental exhaustion.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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The shadow of death and debility haunted American women throughout the nineteenth century.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
28 June 2024
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According to this view, the outside world has been generous to Africa, providing substantial aid in recent decades, leaving no excuse for the continent’s debility.—
Howard W. French,
Foreign Affairs,
16 June 2015
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As Hakeem Jeffries treks to Los Angeles for a big-ticket fundraiser, a number of Hollywood donors are staying on the sidelines out of fatigue, frustration and even fear over the ability of the Democratic party to stand up to Donald Trump.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Insufficient levels of these minerals are associated with a range of hangover symptoms, including fatigue, weakness, and drowsiness.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Debilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debilitation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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