debilitate somebody/something to make somebody’s body or mind weaker (Oxford)
2. debilitate something to make a country, an organization, etc. weaker (Oxford)
The troops were severely debilitated by hunger and disease. (Oxford)
Prolonged strike action debilitated the industry. (Oxford)
troops were severely debilitated by hunger
strike action debilitated the industry
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