weakened

UK
/ˈwiːkənd/
US
/ˈwiːkənd/
weakenedadjective
more weakened
Comp.
most weakened
Super.
UK
/ˈwiːkənd/
US
/ˈwiːkənd/
Translations
The weakened structure could not withstand the storm.
Ослабленная конструкция не выдержала шторма.
Definitions
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

weakened

Past Simple

weakened
Past Simple
weakened
Past Participle
weakening
Gerund
UK
/ˈwiːkən/
US
/ˈwiːkən/
Translations
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.
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.
weakenpast participle

weakened

Used attributively to denote something that has already become weaker.
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.