I. ener·vate ēˈnərvə̇t, ə̇ˈn-, eˈn- adjective
Etymology: Latin enervatus, past participle of enervare
: enervated
II. en·er·vate ˈenə(r)ˌvāt, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin enervatus, past participle of enervare to make weak or effeminate, from e out of, out + -nervare (from nervus sinew, nerve) — more at e- , nerve
1. obsolete : to cut the nerves or tendons of ; specifically : hamstring
2. : to lessen the nerve, vitality, or strength of : enfeeble
heat enervates people
3. : to reduce the mental or moral vigor of : weaken
a government enervated by corruption
Synonyms: see unnerve