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Debility

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frailtynoun(uncountable) The condition quality of being frail, physically, mentally, or morally; weakness of resolution; liability to be deceived.
infirmitynounfeebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.
feeblenessnounThe quality or state of being feeble; debility; infirmity.
frailnessnounThe state of being frail; frailty; weakness.

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infirmitynounfeebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.
frailnessnounThe state of being frail; frailty; weakness.
frailtynoun(uncountable) The condition quality of being frail, physically, mentally, or morally; weakness of resolution; liability to be deceived.
feeblenessnounThe quality or state of being feeble; debility; infirmity.
weaknessnoun(uncountable) The condition of being weak.
weakeningnounAn instance or process of loss of strength.
weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
disabilitynoun(uncountable) The state of having such a condition; the state of being disabled.
vulnerabilitynoun(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.
defectnounA fault or malfunction.
incapacitynounThe lack of a capacity; an inability.
inabilitynounLack of the ability to do something; incapability.
lownounA low point or position, literally (as, a depth) or figuratively (as, a nadir, a time when things are at their worst, least, minimum, etc).
debilitationnounThe act or process of debilitating, or the condition of one who is debilitated; weakness.
weaklinessnoun(obsolete) The quality of being weakly.
weakishnessnounThe quality or state of being weakish; minor weakness.
unstrength
sicklinessnounThe state or characteristic of weakness, incapacity, or physical distress due to poor health, especially of a chronic nature.
fatuitynounWeakness or imbecility of mind; stupidity.
weaknessenounObsolete form of weakness. [(uncountable) The condition of being weak.]

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