SAPPED Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

sapped 1 of 2

adjective

as in weak

lacking bodily strength I was completely sapped after the first day of hauling logs

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sapped

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verb

past tense of sap

as in weakened

to diminish the physical strength of weeks of hard work had sapped her and left her exhausted

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In the last quarter-century, relentless drought intensified by climate change has sapped the river’s flow and left its reservoirs severely depleted. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Anyway, the only bummer was Toka completely blew out Savu, so a bit of the drama got sapped, which means the purple tribe was facing their first Tribal Council. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2026 The savage purge since June of high-momentum stocks – dominated by AI hardware and related industrials – has sapped the bullish aggression of traders, helping to reset tactical sentiment toward a more neutral level. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 The source of Stevie’s anger lay in the drug’s having sapped her ability to live and work with the zeal and ambition that had defined her life and career up until then. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 The slump has sapped the power that has defined his offensive game, with no extra-base hits and just one RBI during that span. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 After more than 26 years of drought and climate change sapped the river's supply, the nation's two largest reservoirs — Lake Powell and Lake Mead — are at record lows. — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 Hurricanes that pass over patches of cooler water, however, are sapped of their energy and diminish. — John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026 The deaths of her husband the previous year and her closest friend more recently had sapped her spirits. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sapped

Adjective

Studies have shown that countries with stronger IP systems tend to be more innovative, while weaker IP systems may stifle innovation.

— Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Are scientists hindered by a weak grasp of the physics driving GRBs?

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of weak

Adjective

Then, Washington tight end Decker DeGraaf caught a pass and took off down the sideline, the former Glendora High standout running through two feeble-arm tackles on the way to an inexplicable 42-yard touchdown.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Briogeo Destined for Density Serum The Briogeo Destined for Density Serum is a lightweight liquid formula that thickens feeble strands, plumps roots, and rapidly spurs new hair growth.

— Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of feeble

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At its center is Saujet Cannes, a tuberose creation softened by coconut water, peach blossom, solar amber, jasmine, neroli, vetiver and vanilla.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The drinks, developed with Pankaj Balachandran of Countertop, include a whisky highball made with water softened in clay pots over days.

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of softened

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The person with the least votes after each round is eliminated, with ballots reapportioned or exhausted until the winner clears 50%.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
In fact, even before the show actually starts, Bob can be exhausted, having been awake since some ridiculous hour.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhausted

Verb

Such great and grand groups have been wasted in lesser series, but each talented actor gets to strut their stuff without disrupting the story or getting short-changed.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
Along with that revenue loss, 56% of operators say a no-show means turning away other bookings, while 51% cite staff costs and 49% report wasted food or stock, the study found.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

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