I. ener·vate i-ˈnər-vət adjective
Date: 1603
: lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
II. en·er·vate ˈe-nər-ˌvāt transitive verb
( -vat·ed ; -vat·ing )
Etymology: Latin enervatus, past participle of enervare, from e- + nervus sinew — more at nerve
Date: 1605
1. : to reduce the mental or moral vigor of
2. : to lessen the vitality or strength of
Synonyms: see unnerve
• en·er·vat·ing·ly -ˌvā-tiŋ-lē adverb
• en·er·va·tion ˌe-nər-ˈvā-shən noun