entkräftet

debilitated, enfeebled

adjective ENT-kreft-et Rare

Also means

refuted, disproved (of an argument)

Usage Note

Entkräftet describes a body that has been drained of strength through illness or exertion. In argumentation it means refuted: ein entkräftetes Argument. The second sense is common in academic and journalistic writing.

Examples

"Der entkräftete Patient konnte nicht mehr allein aufstehen."

Natural Translation

The enfeebled patient could no longer get up unaided.

Literal Translation

The enfeebled patient could no longer stand up alone.

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