- present participle of debilitate.
debilitating
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Drafted in the fifth round by the Philadelphia Eagles, Hardy sustained a debilitating knee injury soon after joining the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Endometriosis, which occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it, can cause debilitating symptoms, such as pelvic pain, heavy periods and fatigue.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
"We believe vaccination has the potential to provide an important new layer of protection against this debilitating disease," Pfizer's chief vaccines officer, Annaliesa Anderson, said in a joint statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Hotel spas around Southeast Asia are developing treatments to address their customers’ most frequent complaint: debilitating jet lag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
After the first flush of pride in ownership, it would be exhausting and debilitating, and there would be no time for anything else.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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