debilitating
adjective uk/dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/ us/dɪˈbɪl.ə.teɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
使（人）虚弱的;使（事物）软弱的
making someone or something physically weak
a debilitating condition/disease 令人衰弱的疾病
Diabetes can be severely debilitating or even life-threatening if not treated regularly. 如果不定期进行治疗，糖尿病会严重损害身体，甚至危及生命。
See: debilitate
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- When oil prices rise it has a debilitating effect on the economy.
- These conditions cause speech and memory loss and other debilitating symptoms.
- Some people wait until their illness becomes debilitating before seeking help.