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weakened

UK
/ˈwiːkənd/
US
/ˈwiːkənd/

Translations

weakenedadjective
more weakened
Comp.
most weakened
Super.
UK
/ˈwiːkənd/
US
/ˈwiːkənd/
The weakened bridge could not support the weight of heavy vehicles.
Le pont affaibli ne pouvait pas supporter le poids des véhicules lourds.
Additional translations
atténuéSurtout pour une intensité ou un effet réduits.
amoindriSoutenu; employé pour une force, une influence ou une efficacité réduite.
Synonyms
diminished
reduced
lessened
impaired
enfeebled
debilitated
attenuated
Antonyms
strengthened
weakenverb

weakened

Past Simple

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

weakened

Used attributively to denote something that has already become weaker.
The weakened bridge was closed to heavy traffic.
Le pont affaibli a été fermé aux poids lourds.
Additional translations
fragilisésurtout pour une structure ou un objet

Definitions

weakenedadjective
Having reduced strength or intensity.
The weakened bridge could not support the weight of heavy vehicles.
Diminished in power or effectiveness.
The weakened immune system made him more susceptible to infections.
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.
weakenpast participle
Having lost strength; made weaker.
The weakened bridge was closed to heavy traffic.
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