What is another word for ennervation?

Pronunciation: [ɛnəvˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Ennervation refers to the act of weakening or exhausting someone, or something. Some possible synonyms for the word "ennervation" include demoralization, fatigue, exhaustion, debilitation, weakening, enervation, tiredness, weariness, lassitude, and prostration. These words all convey a similar sense of physical or mental weakness, either through exhaustion, illness, or emotional strain. Other synonyms for ennervation might include despondency, despair, helplessness, and powerlessness, as all of these words suggest a loss of energy or vitality, and a sense of being overwhelmed or defeated. Whether used in a medical or psychological context, the term ennervation implies a lack of strength or resilience, and a need for rest, recovery, and rejuvenation.

Synonyms for Ennervation:

What are the hypernyms for Ennervation?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    exhaustion, weakening, nerve damage, physical debilitation, states of disability.

Usage examples for Ennervation

And those who were treated kindly had the most serious difficulties: the sudden change from misery to regular life caused many serious disorders of the organs of digestion, ennervation and circulation.
"Napoleon's Campaign in Russia Anno 1812"
Achilles Rose

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