to weaken
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2.8
- verb
- /ˈwiːkən/
- People are in a weakened state; they're fearful of each other.
- weaken a position
- strengthen and weaken
- weaken political institutions
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Watch on YouTubeAnd you, you weaken the strength of these people who want freedom.
- And you, you weaken the strength of these people who want freedom.
- So Aristotle says we could in fact weaken this argument.
- And that requires so much attention and power that it weakens their, their capacity.
- Of course, she attempted to unsuccessfully weaken the Affordable Care Act in Florida.
- Does this vacuum polarization strengthen or weaken the binding energy?
- And the Ukrainians in the West will do everything they can to weaken Russia's position.
- And in fact, if he does interrupt it, it would probably weaken the effect.
- While the Dutch do have superior firepower, their grip on Indonesia seems to weaken by the day.
Examples
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And in fact, if he does interrupt it, it would probably weaken the effect.
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And the Ukrainians in the West will do everything they can to weaken Russia's position.
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So this would seem to weaken his own point of view.
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And you, you weaken the strength of these people who want freedom.
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But when this happens, people weaken their commitment for their success.
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So you have got to weaken the cancer while strengthening that system.
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This procedure will greatly weaken his immune system.
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It seemed that that would weaken his power or strength.
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And that's not only a terrible decision, it weakens us beyond belief.
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Smoking and inhaling secondhand smoke weaken your ability to fight off viruses and bacteria.
Synonyms
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6.8
Weaken a person or system slowly, often in secret, so it does not work well
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3.7
To become less in size, importance, or value
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2.1
To make something weaker or in a worse state
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3.1
Make something less strong or harsh
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2.8
To make something smaller in amount or strength
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5.1
To become smaller or less in number over time
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6.4
To become less in size, amount, or strength
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8.1
To secretly weaken a government, system, or its power
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4.9
To lose confidence, strength, or determination and become less able to continue
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4.4
Make something less strong or noticeable, for example sound and feeling
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5.1
To make something worse or less able to work
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6.8
To become less strong or severe and to make something do the same
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6.2
Lose people's trust or patience over time
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5.6
To slowly make someone or something weaker
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5.1
To make a list or group smaller by removing items over time
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8.8
To make something weaker or less effective
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5.5
To make a feeling, sound, or pain less strong
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4.8
To make a sound or feeling less strong
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7.9
To make something weaker, like sound or light
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5.9
To make something smaller gradually by cutting or wearing it away
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7.7
To make a person, animal, or thing weak and less able to work
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8.6
To make something weaker, especially in a game after an update
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9.9
To make people or forces fewer and weaker by slow, steady pressure
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9.8
Make someone or something lose energy and stop working well
Antonyms
How Weakening
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6.3
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3.5
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6.8
213
2.8
147
3.7
2
5.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Weaken comes from the simple word weak meaning 'not strong' plus the verb ending -en that means 'to make'. So to weaken something is to 'make it not strong', which is why it means to make or become less strong or effective.