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Definition sap in British English

sap verb

[transitive] verb
/sæp/
1

to make someone feel weak

Example

Both teams were sapped by the heat.

Example

The whole incident seems to have sapped Mum's strength.

Example

Sanctions have sapped the government's will.

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Definition sap in British English