Meaning of the word debilitate in English

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debilitate

US /dɪˈbɪl.ə.teɪt/
UK /dɪˈbɪl.ə.teɪt/
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Verb

1.

make (someone) weak and infirm

Example:
The disease can severely debilitate the immune system.
A lack of sleep will debilitate your performance.
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