sapped

ADJECTIVE

debilitated

Synonyms

STRONG

enervated enfeebled incapacitated weakened

WEAK

decrepit feeble frail

Antonyms

STRONG

active energized invigorated

WEAK

restored

ADJECTIVE

depleted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drained reduced vacant weakened

STRONG

bare collapsed decreased depreciated emptied lessened sold spent used wasted worn

WEAK

all in bleary destitute devoid of effete far-gone in want kaput out of pooped out short of sold out sucked out used-up washed out without resources worn-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

energized full

WEAK

augmented enlarged increased unconsumed unused

ADJECTIVE

drawn

Synonyms

STRONG

harassed harrowed peaked pinched starved strained stressed thin tired worn

WEAK

fraught haggard taut

Antonyms

STRONG

fresh

WEAK

relaxed unstressed

ADJECTIVE

dry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arid bare barren dehydrated dusty parched stale torrid

STRONG

baked depleted desert desiccant desiccated drained evaporated exhausted impoverished sear shriveled

WEAK

anhydrous athirst bald dried-up droughty hard juiceless not irrigated rainless sapless thirsty unmoistened waterless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

damp full moist wet

WEAK

dripping humid juicy soaked soggy watery

ADJECTIVE

enervated

Synonyms

STRONG

debilitated deteriorated devitalized enfeebled fatigued incapacitated languishing limp paralyzed prostrate prostrated spent tired undermined unnerved vitiated weakened

WEAK

done in feeble gone to seed lackadaisical languid languorous listless on the ropes out of condition out of gas out of shape run down rusty soft spiritless washed out weak

Antonyms

STRONG

active energized invigorated refreshed straight strong

WEAK

activated animated enthusiastic lively strengthened

ADJECTIVE

exhausted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dead drained weak weakened

STRONG

beat bushed debilitated enervated frazzled limp prostrated shot spent wasted wearied worn

WEAK

all in bleary bone-weary dead tired dog-tired done for done in had it kaput out on one's feet outta gas ready to drop run down tired out worn-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active energized firm strong

STRONG

invigorated

WEAK

animated energetic fresh lively plenty refreshed restored saved stored unused vigorous

ADJECTIVE

flaccid

Synonyms

WEAK

debilitated emasculated enervated enfeebled epicene flabby flimsy inelastic irresilient lax limp loose nerveless quaggy slack soft weak weakened

Antonyms

WEAK

firm taut tight

ADJECTIVE

moistureless

Synonyms

WEAK

anhydrous arid athirst baked bald bare barren bone-dry dehydrated depleted desert desiccant desiccated drained dried-up droughty dusty evaporated exhausted hard impoverished juiceless not irrigated parched rainless sapless sear sere shriveled stale thirsty torrid unmoistened waterless

ADJECTIVE

rainless

Synonyms

WEAK

anhydrous arid athirst baked bald bare barren dehydrated depleted desert desiccant desiccated drained dried-up droughty dusty evaporated exhausted hard impoverished juiceless not irrigated parched sapless sear shriveled stale thirsty torrid unmoistened waterless

ADJECTIVE

tired out

Synonyms

WEAK

all in beat bleary bone-weary bushed dead dead tired debilitated dog-tired done for done in drained effete enervated fatigued frazzled had it kaput limp out on one's feet outta gas prostrated ready to drop run down rundown shot spent wasted weak weakened wearied weariful weary worn worn-down worn-out

ADJECTIVE

tuckered

Synonyms

STRONG

beat bushed debilitated drained enervated fatigued frazzled limp prostrated shot spent wasted weakened wearied weary

WEAK

all in bleary bone-weary dead dead tired dog-tired done for done in effete had it kaput out on one's feet outta gas ready to drop run down rundown tired out weak weariful worn-down worn-out

Antonyms

STRONG

activated active energized fresh healthy invigorated lively strong

ADJECTIVE

wearied

Synonyms

STRONG

beat bushed drained enervated fatigued frazzled limp prostrated shot spent wasted weakened weary worn

WEAK

all in bleary bone-weary dead dead tired dog-tired done for done in effete had it kaput out on one's feet outta gas ready to drop run down rundown tired out weak weariful worn-down worn-out

Antonyms

STRONG

activated active energized fresh healthy invigorated lively

ADJECTIVE

weariful

Synonyms

WEAK

all in beat bleary bone-weary bushed dead dead tired dog-tired done for done in drained effete enervated fatigued frazzled had it kaput limp out on one's feet outta gas prostrated ready to drop run down rundown shot spent tired out wasted weak weakened wearied weary worn worn-down worn-out

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A prolonged housing slowdown has sapped the wealth and confidence of millions of homeowners, while an increasing reliance on exports to drive growth has emerged as a major economic vulnerability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Sparked by Max Muncy’s leadoff home runs in the second and fifth innings, the hot hitters up and down the Dodgers’ lineup sapped the suspense from the first of a four-game wraparound series.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Gupta pointed out that the youth movement's momentum could have been sapped in the one and a half year gap between Bangladesh's Gen Z protests and elections.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The dollar’s strength has sapped the appeal of gold, which is traded in the U.S. currency and becomes more expensive for foreign investors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Slavery had sapped classical civilization of its vitality.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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