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💤weaken

verb
/ˈwiːkən/
weak-kneed weakness
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Meaning

to make or become less strong or powerful

Example Sentences

The long illness weakened his body.

The illness weakened his immune system significantly.

Example Expressions

weaken someone's resolve

Synonyms

debilitate, diminish, reduce, impair, lessen, undermine
Entry 1
debilitate, diminish, reduce, impair, lessen
Entry 2
diminish, reduce, undermine, debilitate

Antonyms

strengthen, fortify, empower, enhance
Entry 1
strengthen, fortify, empower
Entry 2
strengthen, fortify, enhance, empower

Collocations

weaken position, weaken system, weaken confidence, weaken economy, weaken effect, gradually weaken, seriously weaken
Entry 1
weaken position, weaken system, weaken confidence, weaken economy
Entry 2
weaken effect, weaken position, gradually weaken, seriously weaken

More Example Sentences

Social media has made communication easier but has weakened real relationships.

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