debilitate

"The American Dream suffered a debilitating effect after the subprime crisis."

"The failing grades were a crisis point in Sarah's academic career. "

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

"What make of car do you drive?"

"The long illness weakened the child, making it harder for her to focus on schoolwork. "

"Many people took out subprime loans to buy houses, even though they had a difficult time paying bills. "

"The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape."

"Please push the door to."

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

"The illness gradually weakened and feebled him, making it hard to complete his daily tasks. "

"Last night, I had a dream about winning the school talent show. "