sapping Definition
gradually weaken or destroy (a person's strength or power).
Using sapping: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sapping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The long hours of work are sapping his energy.
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The constant stress is sapping her will to live.
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The cold weather is sapping the batteries of my phone.
sapping Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sapping
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Summary: sapping in Brief
The verb 'sapping' [ˈsæpɪŋ] means to gradually weaken or destroy a person's strength or power. It can be used in various contexts, such as physical, emotional, or technical, as in 'The long hours of work are sapping his energy.' 'Sapping' is often used with the preposition 'of,' as in 'The cold weather is sapping the batteries of my phone.'
