Deplete

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /dɪˈpliːt/
• Rhymes: -iːt

Origin

From Latin dēplētus ("empty"), from Latin depleo

Full definition of deplete

Verb

1. To empty or unload, as the vessels of the human system, by bloodletting or by medicine.
2. To reduce by destroying or consuming the vital powers of; to exhaust, as a country of its strength or resources, a treasury of money, etc.
• 2007. Zerzan, John. Silence.Its reserves have been invaded and depleted.

Antonyms

• replenish