Meaning of the word debilitating in English

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debilitating

US /dɪˈbɪl.ə.teɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

making someone very weak and infirm

Example:
The illness had a debilitating effect on her.
He suffered from a debilitating back injury.
2.

tending to make someone or something weak or ineffective

Example:
The company faced debilitating financial problems.
The constant criticism had a debilitating effect on her confidence.