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sap

Definition

noun: a watery juice inside a plant that carries the plant's food
noun: the fluid part of a plant
verb: to use up the supply of (something, such as a person's courage, energy, strength, etc.)
verb: to drain or deprive of sap
usually + 'of'
synonyms: simpleton, saphead, milksop

Examples

Months of rejections after job interviews 'sapped' his confidence.
Her last three losses have 'sapped' her 'of' her confidence.
Moving the couch up the stairs 'sapped' her strength.

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Movie quotes

(..) Dude, look at me. You can burn bud and still be a success. You sell pot for a living. It still saps the motivation. All I'm saying is, you want in, you are in. You know, that is word for word your offer (..)
2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1