Prostration - English meaning

noun

Physical weakness, especially as a result of illness.

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Most of the cases presented with general debility, muscle weakness, and weight loss

noun

A sad and depressed state; low spirits.

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He was slumped in deep dejection

noun

The feeling of being unhappy, disappointed, or without hope

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He wandered around in a state of utter dejection., she made no effort to hide her dejection.

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Feelings of severe despondency and dejection.

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Self-doubt creeps in and that swiftly turns to depression

noun

A feeling of sadness, or medical a type of mental illness that causes long periods of unhappiness

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I’m just beginning to get over the depression from losing my job., medical tiredness, loss of appet…

noun

A recession (= time of low economic activity, when investments lose value, businesses fail and people lose their jobs) that lasts for a long period of time, usually several years

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Plunge/slide into depression the thirties saw the world plunge into depression., the wall street cr…

noun

A state of complete emptiness or destruction.

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The stony desolation of the desert

noun

The complete loss or absence of hope.

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A voice full of self-hatred and despair

verb

Lose or be without hope.

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We should not despair

noun

A feeling of being without hope or of not being able to improve a situation

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A few sad moments doesn’t imply feelings of despair., she flung up her arms in despair and wailed.,…

noun

Low spirits from loss of hope or courage; dejection.

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An air of despondency

noun

The quality of being unhappy, with no hope or enthusiasm

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A mood of despondency had set in., despondency about there is a general air of despondency about th…

noun

A feeling of being drained of energy or vitality; fatigue.

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A sense of enervation

noun

A state of extreme physical or mental tiredness.

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He was pale with exhaustion

noun

The state of being extremely tired

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Murayama was sidelined shortly after his arrival by what aides said was exhaustion.

noun

Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

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He was nearly dead with fatigue

verb

Cause (someone) to feel exhausted.

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They were fatigued by their journey

noun

The condition of being extremely tired

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The doctor said he was suffering from fatigue and work-related stress.

noun

Inability to defend oneself or to act effectively.

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Worst of all is the feeling of helplessness

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The feeling or state of being unable to do anything to help yourself or anyone else

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Doing something for others can stem feelings of helplessness., i was overwhelmed by a feeling of he…

noun

A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.

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She was overcome by lassitude and retired to bed

noun

Physical or mental tiredness

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Shareholders are blaming the company's problems on the lassitude of the ceo.

noun

The loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury.

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The fast-acting venom causes paralysis, breathing difficulties, and sometimes death

noun

The state of being unable to move or act

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Some spinal cord injuries can cause permanent paralysis.

noun

The state of wishing for sleep or rest; weariness.

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Tiredness overcame her and she fell into a deep slumber

noun

The feeling that you are in need of rest or sleep

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He said that it was tiredness that led him to make the mistake., i was overtaken by a sudden wave o…

noun

The state or condition of being weak.

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The country's weakness in international dealings

noun

Lack of strength or energy

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[ u ] the building’s collapse was caused by weakness in several beams., [ u ] is crying always a si…

noun

A situation in which someone or something is at a low level or is not strong or successful

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Weakness against sth the dollar's weakness against the euro has made european goods more expensive …