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fatigue Synonyms

Another word for fatigue

Choosing another word for fatigue depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Extreme tiredness or exhaustion resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

Usage Example

"The long international flight left the entire research team suffering from severe exhaustion."

Strongest
exhaustion
weariness
tiredness
Strong
lethargy
lassitude
burnout
enervation

• verb (Context 2)

To cause someone to feel thoroughly tired or exhausted; to weary.

Usage Example

"The steep climb up the mountain trail began to exhaust the hikers before noon."

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exhaust
tire
weary
wear out
tire out
Strong
drain
enervate
sap

• verb (Context 3)

To weaken a metal or other material by subjecting it to repeated variations of stress.

Usage Example

"Constant vibration from the heavy machinery can weaken the steel support brackets over time."

Strong
weaken
strain

Opposites of fatigue

The opposite of fatigue shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

energy
invigorate
energize
vitality
refresh
vigor
reinforce
revitalize
See all opposites of fatigue

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fatigue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fatigue
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