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weaken

UK
/ˈwiːkən/
US
/ˈwiːkən/

Translations

weakenverb
weakened
Past Simple
weakened
Past Participle
weakening
Gerund
UK
/ˈwiːkən/
US
/ˈwiːkən/
The constant rain began to weaken the structure of the old bridge.
Постоянный дождь начал ослаблять конструкцию старого моста.
As the disease progressed, he started to weaken.
По мере прогрессирования болезни он начал слабеть.
The scandal served to weaken the politician's credibility.
Скандал подорвал доверие к политику.
Additional translations
ослабевать
пошатнуть
подтачивать
Synonyms
debilitate
undermine
enfeeble
attenuate
impair
lessen
reduce
diminish
sap
subdue
Antonyms
fortify
boost
enhance
invigorate
strengthen

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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