devitalize
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de·vi·tal·ize
(dē-vīt′l-īz′)tr.v. de·vi·tal·ized, de·vi·tal·iz·ing, de·vi·tal·iz·es
To diminish or destroy the strength or vitality of.
de·vit′al·i·za′tion (-ĭ-zā′shən) n.
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devitalize
(diːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz) ordevitalise
vb
(tr) to lower or destroy the vitality of; make weak or lifeless: the war devitalized the economy.
deˌvitaliˈzation, deˌvitaliˈsation n
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de•vi•tal•ize
(diˈvaɪt lˌaɪz)v.t. -ized, -iz•ing.
to deprive of vitality or vital properties; weaken.
[1840–50]
de•vi`tal•i•za′tion, n.
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devitalize
Past participle: devitalized
Gerund: devitalizing
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| Verb | 1. | devitalize - sap of life or energy; "The recession devitalized the economy" eviscerate - take away a vital or essential part of; "the compromise among the parties eviscerated the bill that had been proposed" weaken - lessen the strength of; "The fever weakened his body" |
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Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
devitalize
vt → schwächen
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de·vi·tal·ize
vt. desvitalizar, debilitar, privar de la fuerza vital.
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