drain utterly

Frequency: 7.08.0 per million words

To deplete or empty entirely, often with emotional connotation.

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  • His voice was utterly drained of emotion.
  • After the marathon, she felt utterly drained of all energy.
  • The long and difficult war had utterly drained the nation's resources.
  • The intense negotiations left the team feeling utterly drained.
  • By the end of the week, I was utterly drained and had nothing left to give.
  • The constant pressure seemed to utterly drain his enthusiasm for the job.
  • This relentless project will utterly drain you if you don't manage your time well.
  • He looked pale, his face utterly drained of its usual color.
  • Years of propping up a failing business had utterly drained their life savings.
  • Caring for her sick mother left her emotionally and physically utterly drained.