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de·vi·tal·ize
 devitalize
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- pronunciation:
- di
vaI
t
laIz
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
devitalizes, devitalizing, devitalized |
definition: |
to take away the strength, health, or liveliness of; weaken.
The food shortage devitalized the army.- antonyms:
- strengthen, vitalize
- similar words:
- deaden, enervate, exhaust
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related words: |
cripple, sap, tire |
derivation: |
devitalization (n.) |
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