deplete
/dɪˈpliːt/verb
To use up or greatly reduce the supply of something, such as money, energy, or resources.
Example sentences
- “Years of overfishing have depleted the cod population.”
- “The long trip depleted our savings.”
- “Hot weather can quickly deplete your energy.”
Often passive: 'supplies were depleted'. Common objects include reserves, stocks, savings, and the ozone layer.