fatigue
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(noun) temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work. Synonyms: weariness, tiredness. Examples: "He was hospitalized for extreme fatigue." "Growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills." "Weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep."
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(noun) used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress. Example: "Metal fatigue."
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(noun) (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure to something. Examples: "He was suffering from museum fatigue." "After watching tv with her husband she had a bad case of football fatigue." "The american public is experiencing scandal fatigue." "Political fatigue."
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(noun) labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on). Synonyms: fatigue duty. Examples: "The soldiers were put on fatigue to teach them a lesson." "They were assigned to kitchen fatigues."
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(verb) lose interest or become bored with something or somebody. Synonyms: tire, pall, weary, jade. Example: "I'm so tired of your mother and her complaints about my food."
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