How Do You Spell ENFEEBLISH?

Pronunciation: [ɛnfˈiːblɪʃ] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "Enfeeblish" is [ɛnfˈiːblɪʃ], [ɛnfˈiːblɪʃ], [ɛ_n_f_ˈiː_b_l_ɪ_ʃ] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

ENFEEBLISH Meaning and Definition

  1. Enfeeblish is a verb that means to weaken, to diminish in strength, or to cause someone or something to become feeble or ineffective. The word is derived from the combination of "enfeeble" and "-ish," which is used as a suffix to indicate a verb form.

    When something or someone is enfeeblished, it suggests a state of reduced power, vigor, or effectiveness. This can refer to physical or mental strength, as well as the ability to perform tasks or maintain a certain level of functionality. For instance, a person may enfeeblish their opponent in a game by employing strategies to weaken their performance or reduce their chance of winning.

    The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the process or act of undermining, impairing, or sabotaging something. For example, one might say that malicious rumors enfeeblished the reputation of a public figure or that poor management enfeeblished the company's profits.

    Enfeeblish can be synonymous with other words such as weaken, debilitate, sap, undermine, or impair, but it carries a particular connotation of causing a state of feebleness or reduced strength. This verb is somewhat less commonly used and may be found in more formal or literary contexts.

Common Misspellings for ENFEEBLISH

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Etymology of ENFEEBLISH

The word "enfeeblish" is derived from the combination of two roots: "enfeeble" and the suffix "-ish".

"Enfeeble" originates from the Old French word "enfeblir", which can be further traced back to the Latin term "infirmare", meaning "to weaken". The prefix "en-" in Old French implies "to cause" or "to make", which adds the sense of the action being done upon someone or something. Thus, "enfeeblish" carries the idea of causing or making someone or something weak or feeble.

The suffix "-ish" adds a few possible connotations to the base word. It has several meanings, including "having the quality or nature of" or "resembling". By appending "-ish" to "enfeeble", it creates the term "enfeeblish", suggesting the act of making something weakened or feeble.

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