sapping

[US]/ˈsæpɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈsæpɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.gradually weaken the power or vitality of someone or something; gradually consume someone's strength or vitality
n.near-cut operation; undercutting

Phrases & Collocations

sapping energy

sapping strength

sapping resources

sapping morale

sapping motivation

sapping vitality

sapping time

sapping enthusiasm

sapping spirit

Example Sentences

running a marathon can be sapping for even the most experienced athletes.

the long hours at work were sapping my energy.

she felt sapping fatigue after the intense workout.

the constant stress was sapping his motivation.

her illness was sapping her strength day by day.

too much screen time can be sapping for your eyes.

the heat was sapping the energy from everyone at the picnic.

his sapping workload left him little time for family.

she found the endless meetings sapping her enthusiasm.

the sapping effects of the cold weather made it hard to stay active.

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