The difference between Feeble and Impotent
When used as adjectives, feeble means deficient in physical strength, whereas impotent means lacking physical strength or vigor.
Feeble is also verb with the meaning: to make feeble.
Impotent is also noun with the meaning: a man who has erectile dysfunction.
check bellow for the other definitions of Feeble and Impotent
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Feeble as an adjective:
Deficient in physical strength
Examples:
"Though she appeared old and feeble, she could still throw a ball."
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Feeble as an adjective:
Lacking force, vigor, or efficiency in action or expression; faint.
Examples:
"That was a feeble excuse for an example."
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Feeble as a verb (obsolete):
To make feeble; to enfeeble.
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Impotent as an adjective:
Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak.
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Impotent as an adjective:
Lacking in power, as to act effectively; helpless
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Impotent as an adjective:
Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection.
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Impotent as an adjective (of a male):
Sterile.
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Impotent as an adjective (obsolete):
Lacking self-restraint.
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Impotent as a noun:
A man who has erectile dysfunction.
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Impotent as a noun:
An impotent or powerless person.