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weaken

UK
/ˈwiːkən/
US
/ˈwiːkən/

Translations

weakenverb
weakened
Past Simple
weakened
Past Participle
weakening
Gerund
UK
/ˈwiːkən/
US
/ˈwiːkən/
faibliremploi intransitif
Her resolve weakened and she finally agreed to the proposal.
Sa résolution a faibli et elle a finalement accepté la proposition.
affaiblirsens transitif
The long illness had weakened him considerably.
La longue maladie l'avait considérablement affaibli.
Additional translations
dépréciersurtout pour une monnaie ou une valeur
Synonyms
attenuate
sap
subdue
diminish
reduce
lessen
impair
debilitate
enfeeble
undermine
Antonyms
strengthen
fortify
invigorate
enhance
boost

Definitions

weakenverb
To make or become less strong or powerful.
The long illness had weakened him considerably.
To reduce the intensity or effectiveness of something.
The new evidence weakened the prosecution's case.
To diminish the physical strength or energy of someone or something.
The harsh weather conditions weakened the structure of the bridge.
To cause a decrease in the value or quality of something.
The economic crisis weakened the currency significantly.
To become less resolute or determined; to give way.
Her resolve weakened and she finally agreed to the proposal.
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