de-energizing
Removing the charge
De-energizing means removing power or energy from something.
In electrical contexts, to de-energize a circuit or system is to disconnect it from its power source: The technicians de-energized the transformer before beginning repairs.
Figuratively, something de-energizing drains enthusiasm or vitality: The endless meetings were de-energizing.
Depleting one's stamina
- sappingGradually draining vitality
- depletingProgressively using up
- taxingRequiring great effort
- wearingHaving clothing on
enervating · debilitating · fatiguing · overwhelming · overtaxing · grinding · wearying · consuming
State of utter depletion
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- tirednessState of needing rest
- wearinessState of being drained
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
lethargy · sluggishness · heaviness · drowsiness · weakness · listlessness · torpor · languor
Failing to engage interest
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- tediousBoring through length
- unstimulatingLacking power to engage
- uninspiringFailing to excite interest
numbing · mind-numbing · stultifying · soporific · stupefying · deadening · sedating · sleep-inducing
Absence of feeling
- indifferenceLack of interest
- ennuiWeary, listless dissatisfaction
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- hopelessnessState without hope
disillusionment · demoralization · discouragement · despondency · gloom · joylessness · flatness · emptiness
exhausting
Depleting one's stamina
wearing · enervating · debilitating · fatiguing · overwhelming · overtaxing · grinding · wearying · consuming · eroding
exhaustion
State of utter depletion
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- tirednessState of needing rest
- wearinessState of being drained
burnout · lethargy · sluggishness · heaviness · drowsiness · weakness · listlessness · torpor · languor · malaise
boring
Failing to engage interest
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- tediousBoring through length
- unstimulatingLacking power to engage
uninspiring · numbing · mind-numbing · stultifying · soporific · stupefying · deadening · sedating · sleep-inducing · demotivating
apathy
Absence of feeling
- indifferenceLack of interest
- ennuiWeary, listless dissatisfaction
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
hopelessness · disillusionment · demoralization · discouragement · despondency · gloom · joylessness · flatness · emptiness · numbness
- electrical safetyelectric shock, circuit breaker, fuse, GFCI, ground wire
- electrical workwiring, conduit, soldering, circuit breaker, grounding
de-energizingenergizing
Imparting renewed vitality
invigorating · activating · charging · revitalizing · recharging
de-energizingenergizing
Imparting renewed vitality
powering up · activating · charging · powering · powering on
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