weaken

UK
/ˈwiːkən/
US
/ˈwiːkən/
weakenverb
weakened
Past Simple
weakened
Past Participle
weakening
Gerund
UK
/ˈwiːkən/
US
/ˈwiːkən/
Traducciones
faibliremploi intransitif
Her resolve weakened and she finally agreed to the proposal.
Sa résolution a faibli et elle a finalement accepté la proposition.
affaiblirsens transitif
The long illness had weakened him considerably.
La longue maladie l'avait considérablement affaibli.
Traducciones adicionales
dépréciersurtout pour une monnaie ou une valeur
Definiciones
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
Definiciones
Having lost strength; made weaker.
The weakened bridge was closed to heavy traffic.
weakengerund / present participle
Definiciones
Becoming weaker; in the process of losing strength or intensity.
A weakening economy can lead to job losses.