26984 words

sap

6 definitions • 5 examples
1
to make someone weaker or take away strength or an important quality from someone, especially over a long period of time:

Examples:

Constant criticism saps you of your confidence.
Taking care of her dying mother had sapped all her energy.
2
the liquid that carries food to all parts of a plant:

Examples:

Maple syrup is obtained from the sap of the sugar maple tree.
3
a stupid person who can easily be tricked or persuaded to do something:

Examples:

He'll lie around and let some other poor sap do all the work.
4
to gradually weaken someone’s strength:

Examples:

Depression can sap the energy and self-esteem from an individual.
5
the liquid within a plant that carries food to all parts of it
6
a foolish person

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