Synonyms for

Draining

Verb / ˈdreɪnɪŋ / Another word for draining — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To remove water or other liquid from a place or object

Synonyms & similar words

exhausting runout drain enfeeble debilitate emptying depleting clearing vacating evacuating siphoning pumping ridding exhausting withdrawal removing discharging leaching filtering reducing diminishing lowering weakening fatiguing tiring

Synonyms by register

Formal

depleting exhausting taxing debilitating

Informal

tiring wearing grueling tough

Literary

enervating sapping

Antonyms

invigorating energizing refreshing rejuvenating uplifting stimulating

Common collocations

  • draining energy
  • draining strength
  • draining patience
  • draining resources
  • draining the life out of
  • emotionally draining
  • mentally draining
  • physically draining

Word family

noun drainage
verb drain
adjective draining

Usage note

Often used to describe something that causes a significant loss of energy, either physical, mental, or emotional. It implies a gradual depletion rather than a sudden loss.

Example sentences

  1. The rain is draining away from the road.
  2. I am draining the bathtub after taking a bath.
  3. The plumber is fixing the drain that is not draining properly.
  4. The swamp is draining slowly after the heavy rain.
  5. She is draining the water from the pot after boiling the pasta.

Quotes

  • The effort of draining the swampy land was too much for him.
  • The drain was blocked and needed to be cleaned.
  • I'm feeling drained after working all day.

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