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Lacking motivation and energy
“Looking drained after a grueling night, Salmond said it was time to move on.”
Having a pale or sickly color or complexion, especially of one's skin tone
Devoid of moisture
Unsuitable for, or inconducive to, growing crops or vegetation
Hackneyed or trite
Reduced
Lacking in enthusiasm
An amount that is on the verge of being depleted
Having lost confidence or hope
In a state of complete emptiness
Meager or little in amount
To have ceased to retain something
Past tense for to leak, seep or discharge liquid or gas
“The landscaping is expected to include drainage panels in it such that surface water will drain away into the river.”
Past tense for to extract or draw off by degrees
“A quick fry in a non-stick pan works well, as the skin crisps and you can drain off the excess oils.”
Past tense for to be emptied of the contents of
“Water continued to drain out of the gravel bed which was cut through.”
Past tense for to use, empty or drain completely
“It was a political decision that would drain every last cent, and then some, from the public purse.”
Past tense for to fatigue or use up all the physical energy of
“The undertaking would completely drain us emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and physically.”
Past tense for to decrease in amount, quantity or value
“However, at least living with a friend or family member would not drain their finances too much in the short run.”
Past tense for to drink the entire contents of (a glass or other container)
“Out of the corner of my eye, I saw him drain his glass of champagne before reaching for a refill.”
Past tense for to make excessive demands on
Past tense for to emit or discharge from a container, space, or one's body
Past tense for to diminish to nothing
Past tense for to make emotionally sad or depressed
Past tense for to cause to become dry or devoid of moisture
Past tense for wash or rinse freely with a stream or shower of water
Past tense for exploit or defraud by taking small amounts of money over a period of time
Past tense for to unlawfully take possession of something
Past tense for to completely remove or get rid of
Past tense for to expel or discharge, typically gas or light
Past tense for provide with a ditch or ditches
Past tense for to whiten or to make or become pale
Past tense for to deflate, such as by removing air from
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