Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈfiːbəl/
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ˈfiːbəl
Adjective
Deficient in physical strength.
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Though she appeared old and feeble, she could still throw a ball.
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Pent up in Utica he vainly forms A poor Epitome of Roman Greatneſs, And, cover’d with Numidian Guards, directs A feeble Army, and an empty Senate, Remnants of mighty Battels fought in vain.
You've had your time Gonna walk that line Like a living travesty, Endlessly bound to your sins I'll hunt you down in time You're just a feeble swine How can I compromise When all you do is deny
France were transformed from the feeble, divided unit that had squeaked past Wales in the semi-final, their half-backs finding the corners with beautifully judged kicks from hand, the forwards making yards with every drive and a reorganised Kiwi line-out beginning to malfunction.
Lacking force, vigor, or effectiveness in action or expression; faint.
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That was a feeble excuse for an example.
Verb
To make feeble; to enfeeble.
Usage- Obsolete
Adjective
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
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a feeble excuse
a lame argument
lacking strength or vigor
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damning with faint praise
faint resistance
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feeble efforts
a feeble voice
lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
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a feeble old woman
her body looked sapless
lacking strength
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