单词	impotence
释义	impotence noun im·​po·​tence ˈim-pə-tən(t)s  : the quality or state of being impotent: such as a : lack of power, strength, or vigor : weakness … the growing impotence of governments in the face of corporate willfulness and regional factionalism. Alan Wexelblat b : an abnormal physical or psychological state of a male characterized by inability to engage in sexual intercourse because of failure to have or maintain an erection : erectile dysfunction Synonyms inability inadequacy incapability incapacity incompetence incompetency ineptitude insufficiency powerlessness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the congressional committee's essential impotence in affecting the management of the war was frustrating to its members Recent Examples on the Web What looked like inaction on the part of American officials was, perhaps, not a sign of indifference so much as impotence. Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2022 Your Ticket Is No Longer Valid, which is about a man’s impotence, and Roschdy Zem was attached from day one to play the lead. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 The Guardian reported that the honey can also be used for an assortment of medical conditions including hypertension and impotence. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 The vexatious or excessive carve-out would therefore have the potential to neuter the DSAR regime, eroding it to a state of almost total impotence. Stewart Room, Forbes, 26 June 2022 At the same time, records show some practitioners had darker motives: to curse, inflict illness, possess others, cause impotence, extinguish love or kill. Valerie Kivelson, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 June 2022 And just like after that massacre a decade ago, of which the Texas massacre immediately drew comparisons, the sense of frustration and impotence among Democrats in the Capitol was palpable. Abby Vesoulis, Time, 25 May 2022 Treatments for it typically are blunt, including removal of the prostate, and can cause incontinence and impotence. oregonlive, 16 May 2022 Based on the Supreme court’s impotence here, that deadline is meaningless. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 26 May 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition impotence noun im·​po·​tence ˈim-pə-təns  : the quality or state of lacking power or strength Medical Definition impotence noun im·​po·​tence ˈim-pət-ən(t)s  1 : the quality or state of not being potent drug-resistant bacteria are a virulent indicator of the growing impotence of antibiotics 2 : an abnormal physical or psychological state of a male characterized by inability to engage in sexual intercourse because of failure to have or maintain an erection called also erectile dysfunction impotence noun as in inability the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means the congressional committee's essential impotence in affecting the management of the war was frustrating to its members Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inability powerlessness incapacity incompetence ineptitude incapability incompetency inadequacy insufficiency ineffectiveness inefficacy ineffectualness ineffectuality inefficiency disqualification inaptitude inefficaciousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms potency competence ability adequacy capacity capability competency effectiveness efficiency gift endowment talent genius aptitude flair potency strength bent power knack effectualness efficaciousness suitability fitness suitableness puissance sinew See More
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