Definitions
- Referring to the loss of energy or vitality in a person or thing. - Describing the process of making something less effective or powerful. - Talking about the reduction of strength or vigor in an organism or system.
- Referring to the reduction of strength or power in a person or thing. - Describing the process of making something less effective or potent. - Talking about the decline of health or vitality in an organism or system.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a reduction in strength or effectiveness.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to physical or non-physical entities.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs or adjectives.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Devitalize implies a more severe loss of energy or vitality than weaken.
- 2Scope: Devitalize is often used to describe a complete loss of energy or vitality, while weaken can refer to a partial or gradual decline.
- 3Usage: Devitalize is less common than weaken and is typically used in more formal contexts.
- 4Connotation: Devitalize can imply a more sudden or unexpected loss of energy or vitality, while weaken can imply a more gradual or expected decline.
Remember this!
Devitalize and weaken are synonyms that both describe a reduction in strength or effectiveness. However, devitalize implies a more severe and sudden loss of energy or vitality, while weaken can refer to a partial or gradual decline. Additionally, devitalize is less common and more formal than weaken.
