Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Enervate
verb
/ EN-er-vayt /
Hard
Meaning
To weaken, sap strength from, or drain of energy and vitality.
Origin / Etymology
From Latin 'enervare' — 'e-' (out) + 'nervus' (sinew). Literally 'to remove the sinews', a vivid metaphor for emaciation.
Synonyms
Debilitate
Sap
Weaken
Antonyms
Invigorate
Energise
Galvanise
Example Sentence
"Repeated SLP filings — 75%+ of Supreme Court filings — enervate the apex court's capacity to focus on constitutional questions, the May 29 Hindu op-ed argued."
🎯 UPSC Usage
GS2 Polity / GS3 Economy: Use for processes that drain institutional or fiscal vigour — enervating litigation, enervating subsidies, enervating regulatory burden. Stronger than 'tire'.
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