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weakened

2.7

Not as strong or effective

adjective
/ˈwiːkənd/

: debilitado

Despite these gains, in the grand scheme of things, the German Communists are by now weakened to near insignificance.

And the etchant will attack only the weakened areas.

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Examples

I use them for people with weakened immune systems to help regenerate joints.
When trade unions are weakened, inequality shoots up.
Also, while steel, chemical and automobile output grew as well, the infrastructure was seriously weakened by constant use.
The Empire, already weakened, could not withstand this storm.
Athens recovers, they win, they put down the allied rebellion, but they are weakened in the process.
OK, the defeat of Russia in the Russo Japanese War severely weakened the Russian, Baltic and Siberian fleet.
After months of illness, her body felt weakened and frail.
The strong winds weakened the old tree, making it vulnerable to falling.
His confidence was weakened by the harsh criticism he received.

Synonyms

weak

vsweakened

524 1.0

Not strong in body or muscles and easily tired

describe becoming less strong or effective rather than an original lack of power

impaired

vsweakened

49 4.4

Not working well because of damage or weakness

refer to general loss of strength or effectiveness rather than specific functional damage

debilitated

vsweakened

1 7.0

Very weak and lacking energy because of illness or injury

describe reduction in strength or effectiveness without specifying illness or injury

attenuated

vsweakened

1 7.2

Made weaker or less strong

is used for general loss of strength or effectiveness not only for signals

attenuate

vsweakened

8.2

Less strong or intense

is about broader loss of power or effectiveness rather than force alone

diminished

vsweakened

Specialized

4.4

Smaller in size, strength or importance

focuses specifically on loss of strength or effectiveness rather than size or value

shrivelled

vsweakened

5.2

Weakened and having less energy, strength or interest

emphasizes loss of strength or effectiveness without the vitality image

lessened

vsweakened

2.1

Smaller in amount, degree, or strength

refers particularly to reduced strength or effectiveness rather than general amount

dulled

vsweakened

4.3

Made less strong or clear

describes general loss of strength or effectiveness rather than dullness of quality

vitiated

vsweakened

Formal

9.5

Made weaker or less effective because something is wrong

mean a loss of strength or effectiveness without implying moral spoilage

degraded

vsweakened

5.1

Lower in quality or value than before

refer to lowered quality or status rather than simply reduced strength

worsened

vsweakened

3.9

Less good in quality or condition

means general decline in condition rather than specifically reduced strength

Antonyms

strengthened

3.0

Has extra support to make it stronger

fortified

5.1

A place with walls and towers that protect it

How Weak

debilitated

1 7.0

weakened

2.7

Surface Forms

weakened positive

Morphology

weakened = weaken (transparent) = weak + en + ed

The step from 'weaken' to 'weakened' is a regular past-participle/adjectival formation and is predictable for learners.

Etymology

Weakened comes from the word weak plus the verb ending -en, where -en means 'make'. So weakened literally means 'made weak', which is why it describes something that has lost strength or power.