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Vocabulary Entry
torpor
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example Sentences
"After the long meeting, I fell into a torpor that made it hard to concentrate."
"The torpor of the lazy summer afternoon made everyone want to nap."
"His mind was in a state of torpor, rendering him unable to make decisions."
V
verb
To induce a state of inactivity or lethargy (rarely used).
Example Sentences
"The heat seemed to torpor everyone at the picnic."
"The monotonous routine began to torpor her usually vibrant personality."
"The long hours of work torpored him, and he struggled to stay awake."