- present participle of debilitate.
debilitating
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In her new memoir, “Famesick,” Dunham chronicles her struggles with debilitating illness over six seasons of her hit HBO show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Guilfoyle’s attorney, Binnall, said: “Ambassador Guilfoyle will never apologize for offering to help shed light on a case in which 1,000 children underwent unnecessary, invasive, and debilitating surgeries at that man’s hands.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
He has since been told the cancer has cleared awaiting his one-year review, but the operation has left him in debilitating pain.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, she described the debilitating nature of her obsessive-compulsive disorder, revealing that she was “barely” able to function when the condition was at its worst.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
As American casualties shot up, debilitating insomnia kept Johnson awake at night, prowling the White House halls in his bathrobe and slippers.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing debilitating
This Week in Words: February 5 - 9, 2018
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Feeling Faint: Synonyms for "Weak"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Scythe
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word