v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Depleted; p. pr. & vb. n. Depleting. ] [ From L. deplere to empty out; de- + plere to fill. Forined like replete, complete. See Fill, Full, a. ] 1. (Med.) To empty or unload, as the vessels of human system, by bloodletting or by medicine. Copland. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To reduce by destroying or consuming the vital powers of; to exhaust, as a country of its strength or resources, a treasury of money, etc. Saturday Review. [ 1913 Webster ]