Infirmity and Impotence

Infirmity

Infirmity noun - The quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor.
Usage example: a period of infirmity left the athlete completely out of shape

Impotence is a synonym for infirmity. In some cases you can use "Impotence" instead a noun "Infirmity".

Nearby Word: infirm

Impotence

Impotence noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.

Infirmity is a synonym for impotence in weakness topic. You can use "Infirmity" instead a noun "Impotence", if it concerns topics such as powerlessness.

Nearby Word: impotent
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Impotence and Infirmity. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/infirmity/impotence
Infirmity & Impotence. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/infirmity/impotence>.
Impotence or Infirmity. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/infirmity/impotence.
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