# enervate

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/

## Definitions
1. To reduce strength or energy; debilitate.
2. To weaken morally or mentally.
3. To partially or completely remove a nerve.

## Etymology
From Latin ēnervātus, past participle of ēnervō (“to weaken”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/enervate