épuiser

Definitions of épuiser
  1. verb
    wear out completely
    synonyms: exténuer, éreinter
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    types:
    tirer
    exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
    type of:
    fatiguer
    exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
  2. verb
    deplete
  3. verb
    deplete of resources
    synonyms: vider
  4. verb
    use up (resources or materials)
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    types:
    vider
    deplete of resources
    brûler
    use up (energy)
    type of:
    dépenser
    pay out
  5. verb
    engage fully
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    type of:
    s'investir
    consume all of one's attention or time
  6. verb
    take out or up with or as if with a scoop
    synonyms: écoper
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    type of:
    enlever, ôter
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  7. verb
    exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
    synonyms: fatiguer
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    antonyms:
    rafraîchir
    make fresh again
    types:
    exténuer, éreinter
    wear out completely
    surmener
    tire excessively
    tirer
    exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
    type of:
    faire souffrir
    cause to feel unwell
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