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weakening
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/ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
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/ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
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weakening
noun
weakenings
pl
ослабление
The weakening of the currency affected the economy.
Ослабление валюты повлияло на экономику.
Additional translations
уменьшение
разрушение
Synonyms
diminution
decline
reduction
debilitation
enfeeblement
attenuation
impairment
weakening
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
US
/ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
Synonyms
weakening
enfeebling
debilitating
enervating
sapping
undermining
diminishing
attenuating
impairing
eroding
weaken
verb
weakening
Gerund
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
gerund / present participle
weakening
Used attributively to denote something currently becoming weaker.
Definitions
weakening
noun
The process or state of becoming weaker or less strong.
The weakening of the bridge's structure was evident after the heavy storm.
A reduction in strength, intensity, or effectiveness.
The weakening of the currency led to increased import costs.
weakening
gerund / present participle
Causing something to become weaker; reducing strength, intensity, or effectiveness.
The weakening economy forced the company to cut jobs.
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
gerund / present participle
Becoming weaker; in the process of losing strength or intensity.
A weakening economy can lead to job losses.
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