Synonyms for

Saps

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

Definition

Saps is the present tense of the verb sap, which means to drain or weaken someone's energy or vitality.

Synonyms & similar words

muggins tire saphead cosh sap playout tomfool fool blackjack rundown exhaust exhaust weaken debilitate deplete diminish drain enervate enfeeble fatigue sap tire weary devitalize consume bleed expend dissipate

Example sentences

  1. The long hours at work sapped all of her energy.
  2. The heat was sapping my strength.
  3. His constant complaining saps my enthusiasm.
  4. The loss of her job sapped her confidence.
  5. The illness sapped his vitality.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • “The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” - E. E. Cummings
  • “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” - Nelson Mandela

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