weaken (Meaning)
weaken (v)
lessen the strength of
become weaker
destroy property or hinder normal operations
reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of
lessen in force or effect
weaken (v. t.)
To make weak; to lessen the strength of; to deprive of strength; to debilitate; to enfeeble; to enervate; as, to weaken the body or the mind; to weaken the hands of a magistrate; to weaken the force of an objection or an argument.
To reduce in quality, strength, or spirit; as, to weaken tea; to weaken any solution or decoction.
weaken (v. i.)
To become weak or weaker; to lose strength, spirit, or determination; to become less positive or resolute; as, the patient weakened; the witness weakened on cross-examination.
Synonyms & Antonyms of weaken
weaken Sentence Examples
- The relentless bombardment weakened the enemy's defenses.
- Age and illness had weakened his body, leaving him vulnerable.
- The constant pressure from the opposition weakened their resolve.
- The government's harsh policies weakened the economy, leading to widespread poverty.
- The betrayal of his closest friend weakened his trust in others.
- The lack of evidence weakened the prosecution's case against the accused.
- The relentless wind weakened the tree's branches, making them susceptible to breaking.
- The ongoing conflict weakened the nation's infrastructure and morale.
- The chronic stress weakened her immune system, making her more susceptible to infections.
- The discovery of the flaw in their theory weakened their argument and undermined their credibility.
FAQs About the word weaken
lessen the strength of, become weaker, destroy property or hinder normal operations, reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of, lessen in force or effec
soften, debilitate, injure, exhaust, paralyze, tire, devitalize, waste, depress, enfeeble
fortify,strengthen, strengthen, fortify, energize, harden, energize, harden,recruit, recruit
The relentless bombardment weakened the enemy's defenses.
Age and illness had weakened his body, leaving him vulnerable.
The constant pressure from the opposition weakened their resolve.
The government's harsh policies weakened the economy, leading to widespread poverty.
