The difference between Feeble and Infirm
When used as verbs, feeble means to make feeble, whereas infirm means to contradict, to provide proof that something is not.
When used as adjectives, feeble means deficient in physical strength, whereas infirm means weak or ill, not in good health.
check bellow for the other definitions of Feeble and Infirm
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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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Infirm as an adjective:
Weak or ill, not in good health.
Examples:
"He was infirm of body but still keen of mind, and though it looked like he couldn't walk across the room, he crushed me in debate."
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Infirm as an adjective:
Irresolute; weak of mind or will.
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Infirm as an adjective:
Frail; unstable; insecure.
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Infirm as a verb:
To contradict, to provide proof that something is not.
Examples:
"The thought is that you see an episode of observation, experiment, or reasoning as confirming or infirming a hypothesis depending on whether your probability for it increases or decreases during the episode."