verbπShareTo drain, suck or absorb from (tree, etc.)."The ivy was sapping the strength from the old oak tree. "plantnaturebiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exhaust the vitality of."The constant worry about her sick child was sapping all of her energy. "energyphysiologymindbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike with a sap (with a blackjack)."The robber was sapping his victim in the alley. "actionweaponpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo subvert by digging or wearing away; to mine; to undermine; to destroy the foundation of."The constant criticism from her boss was slowly sapping her confidence at work. "energyactionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pierce with saps."The carpenter was sapping the wood with a drill, making small holes for the screws. "militarywarweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make unstable or infirm; to unsettle; to weaken."The constant negativity from her coworkers was slowly sapping her motivation. "conditionphysiologymindenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gradually weaken."he saps my energy"energyphysiologymindconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo proceed by mining, or by secretly undermining; to execute saps."The heavy workload was sapping her energy, making it hard to focus on her studies. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act by which something is sapped or depleted."The constant worrying sapping her energy, making it difficult to concentrate on her studies. "energyactionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of excavating trenches."The army's relentless sapping created a network of trenches that slowly advanced toward the enemy's fort. "militarywararchaeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
