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weakened
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/ˈwiːkənd/
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/ˈwiːkənd/
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weakened
adjective
more weakened
Comp.
most weakened
Super.
UK
/ˈwiːkənd/
US
/ˈwiːkənd/
ослабленный
The weakened structure could not withstand the storm.
Ослабленная конструкция не выдержала шторма.
Synonyms
diminished
reduced
lessened
impaired
enfeebled
debilitated
attenuated
Antonyms
strengthened
weaken
verb
weakened
Past Simple
weakened
Past Simple
weakened
Past Participle
weakening
Gerund
UK
/ˈwiːkən/
US
/ˈwiːkən/
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
Synonyms
diminish
reduce
lessen
impair
attenuate
enfeeble
undermine
debilitate
sap
subdue
Antonyms
strengthen
fortify
invigorate
enhance
boost
weaken
past participle
weakened
Used attributively to denote something that has already become weaker.
Definitions
weakened
adjective
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.
weaken
verb
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.
weaken
past participle
Having lost strength; made weaker.
The weakened bridge was closed to heavy traffic.
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