- present participle of debilitate.
debilitating
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The debilitating onset of psychosis was “no longer the start of an inner journey. . . . It was a brain disease.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Given that your husband has a debilitating illness, it sounds like you have a lot to deal with at the moment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
A surge in parasitic disease cases that can cause a prolonged bout of debilitating diarrhea is prompting growing concerns from public health officials and questions from the public about the safety of fresh produce.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Beth said fighting the case had been "absolutely debilitating at times with the level of trauma and flashbacks it's caused".
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Rowan knew he wasn’t officially performing the gleaning, but to be an intermediary...the thought was debilitating.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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