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debility

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Debility (noun) means a condition in which the body or mind is weak.

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A condition in which the body or mind is weak.

"At the mention of money Mrs Dibble was overcome with great debility, and wheezed, "I don't feel up to talking about money, matters just now, dearie. I think I better have a bit of a doze."" — Norman Lindsay, Dust or Polish? (1950)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came into English via Middle English debylite, from Old French debilité (French débilité), from Latin dēbilitās ("weakness"), from dēbilis ("weak"), from dē- and habilis ("able").

Synonyms

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frailness valetudinarianism infirmity frailty feebleness

Antonyms

robustness energy strength vigor

Related words

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Rhymes for debility

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What is the meaning of debility?

"debility" (noun) means a condition in which the body or mind is weak.

What is another word for debility?

Other words for "debility" include frailness, valetudinarianism, infirmity, frailty, feebleness.

What is the opposite of debility?

Opposites of "debility" include robustness, energy, strength, vigor.

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