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exhaustion
[ig-zaws-chuhn]
noun
the act or process of exhausting. exhausting.
the state of being exhausted.
extreme weakness or fatigue.
Synonyms: ,the total consumption of something.
the exhaustion of your vacation benefits for the year.
exhaustion
/ ɪɡˈɔːʃə /
noun
extreme tiredness; fatigue
the condition of being used up; consumption
exhaustion of the earth's resources
the act of exhausting or the state of being exhausted
Other Word Forms
- preexhaustion noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of exhaustion1
Example Sentences
For many residents, it’s not just grief they feel — it’s exhaustion.
She had suffered from exhaustion, dehydration, "extensive insect bites" and an injured foot, according to police.
Contact your GP or NHS 111 if your skin is blistered or swollen or you have other symptoms of heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
Babies and children under age 6 are more vulnerable to heat exhaustion and heatstroke than most adults.
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