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senility

noun as in old age

noun as in feebleness in old age

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And when I asked him what his presidency would be remembered for, he said two words: “His senility.”

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“I, Kamala Harris, am your Democrat candidate for president because Joe Biden finally exposed his senility at the debate,” the voice says in the clip.

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It could happen if a president is suffering from senility or some other illness that prevents them from recognizing their diminished capacity.

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“I want to thank all the artists who came out tonight to help celebrate whatever it is we’re celebrating,” said Nelson, feigning senility and getting a laugh.

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But don’t count on it to ward off senility.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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