enfeeblement

Example Sentences

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“Overstretch — the enfeeblement that comes with confusing ends and means — allows enemies to apply leverage: small maneuvers that have big consequences.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2018

Indeed, the past quarter-century has witnessed enfeeblement and decline�the end of an empire, the shrinking value of the pound sterling, near stagnation of a formerly innovative economy.

From Time Magazine Archive

“In their youth, mortals behave more like nymphs. Adulthood seems impossibly distant, let alone the enfeeblement of old age. But ponderously, inevitably, it overtakes you. I find it a frustrating, humbling, infuriating experience.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

There has been a great extension of what we call education in the past hundred years, but while we have spread education widely, there has been a sort of shrinkage and enfeeblement of its aims.

From The Salvaging Of Civilisation by H. G.

The neglected gift was beginning to show signs of decay and enfeeblement.

From The Daughters of Danaus by Caird, Mona