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Verbos de Creación y Cambio - Verbos para el cambio negativo

Aquí aprenderás algunos verbos en inglés que se refieren a cambios negativos como "debilitar", "degradar" y "negar".

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Categorized English Verbs of Making and Changing
to debilitate

to make someone or something weaker or less effective

debilitar

debilitar

Ex: The ongoing stress is debilitating his mental health. 
to disable
to disable
[Verbo]

to prevent someone or something from being able to perform a specific action or function

desactivar, incapacitar

desactivar, incapacitar

Ex: Governments may disable specific services during times of crisis for public safety. 
to incapacitate

to make something unable to work properly

incapacitar

incapacitar

Ex: The power outage incapacitated the entire building, rendering all electronic devices and equipment non-functional. 
to weaken
to weaken
[Verbo]

to make something physically or structurally less strong or sturdy

debilitar, afectar

debilitar, afectar

Ex: Exposure to harsh weather conditions can weaken the structure of outdoor furniture. 
to downgrade

to lower the rank, status, or quality of something

degradar, rebajar

degradar, rebajar

Ex: Continuous neglect can downgrade the overall condition of a building. 
to relegate

to appoint a person or thing to a lower status, position, or rank

relegar

relegar

Ex: After the poor performance, the manager decided to relegate the employee to a lower position. 
to negate
to negate
[Verbo]

to make something not effective by balancing or counteracting its effects

anular, neutralizar

anular, neutralizar

Ex: Adding a negative review can negate the positive impact of previous feedback. 
to deteriorate

to decline in quality, condition, or overall state

deteriorarse

deteriorarse

Ex: If left untreated, metal exposed to harsh weather can deteriorate over time. 
to worsen
to worsen
[Verbo]

to make something get worse or more unfavorable than it was before

empeorar, agravar

empeorar, agravar

Ex: Ignoring a minor injury can worsen the overall condition over time. 
to mess
to mess
[Verbo]

to make something dirty or some place untidy

desordenar

desordenar

Ex: Spilling food on the kitchen counter can mess the surface. 
to exacerbate

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

exacerbar, agravar

exacerbar, agravar

Ex: Ignoring the issue can exacerbate the problems in the long run. 
to aggravate

to make a problem, situation, or condition worse or more serious

agravar

agravar

Ex: Ignoring medication can aggravate the symptoms of a chronic illness. 
to enfeeble

to cause someone or something to lose strength

debilitar

debilitar

Ex: Lack of exercise can enfeeble muscles over time. 
to sap
to sap
[Verbo]

to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength

debilitar

debilitar

Ex: Constant stress can sap one's mental resilience. 
to atrophy
to atrophy
[Verbo]

to gradually decline, typically due to lack of use, nourishment, or stimulation

atrofiarse

atrofiarse

Ex: Without regular exercise, muscles can atrophy over time. 
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