lethargize

[ leth-er-jahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, leth·ar·gized, leth·ar·giz·ing.

1. to make lethargic; stupefy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lethargize¹

First recorded in 1605–15; letharg(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

He wills that we should extinguish our imagination—so lethargize it that it can no longer form images—imprison our senses, annihilate our faculties.

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