1. the process of becoming weak or the state of being weakened in body or mind

Examples

• The long illness caused a gradual debilitation of her strength.
• Malnutrition can lead to the debilitation of the immune system.
• The debilitation of the patient's muscles made physical therapy necessary.
• Years of stress contributed to the debilitation of his mental health.
• The disease caused progressive debilitation over several months.
• Recovery from debilitation required rest and proper nutrition.