en·er·vate /v. ˈɛnərˌveɪt; adj. ɪˈnɜrvɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[v. en-er-veyt; adj. i-nur-vit] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -vat·ed, -vat·ing, adjective
–verb (used with object)
1. to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of; weaken.
–adjective
2. enervated.
[Origin: 1595–1605; < L énervÄtus weakened (ptp. of énervÄre) equiv. to é- e- + nerv(us) sinew (see nerve) + -Ätus -ate1; cf. AF enervir, F énerver]
—Related forms
en·er·va·tion, noun
en·er·va·tive, adjective
en·er·va·tor, noun
—Synonyms 1. enfeeble, debilitate, sap, exhaust.
copy startup-config running-config BEFORE config-reg 0x2102... god damn nat
11 May 2007
Enervated
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Posted by wb at 17:08
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you're no longer allowed to make fun of me for collecting dictionaries. haven't watched the game yet so don't tell me.
I needed a big word... to express my stupidity. damn being tired and working... oh, and fvck AT&T!!!
claptrap...that's a good word. short, but delightfully antiquated.
please use claptrap in a sentence.
Sideshow Bob: No, Selma. is lying.
[puts on an absurd smile]
That was a well-plotted piece of nonclaptrap that never
made me want to retch.
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