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weaken

/ˈwiːkən/

weakenverb

weakened

Past Simple

weakened

Past Participle

weakening

Gerund

/ˈwiːkən/

Translations

ослаблять

The constant rain began to weaken the structure of the old bridge.

Постоянный дождь начал ослаблять конструкцию старого моста.

слабеть

As the disease progressed, he started to weaken.

По мере прогрессирования болезни он начал слабеть.

подрывать

The scandal served to weaken the politician's credibility.

Скандал подорвал доверие к политику.

Additional translations

ослабевать

пошатнуть

подтачивать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

weakenpast participle

Definitions

Having lost strength; made weaker.

The weakened bridge was closed to heavy traffic.

weakengerund / present participle

Definitions

Becoming weaker; in the process of losing strength or intensity.

A weakening economy can lead to job losses.