Portuguese Meaning of weaken

enfraquecer

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Definitions and Meaning of weaken in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word weaken

enfraquecer

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

enfraquecer,ferir,amaciar,aleijado,dano,esgotar,deprimir,Desvitalizar,enervar,enfraquecer

fortificar,fortalecer,energizar,endurecer,recrutar,Carne de vaca (mais),revigorar,rejuvenescer,época,endurecer

weak spot => Ponto fraco, weak point => ponto fraco, weak part => Ponto fraco, weak interaction => Interacção fraca, weak force => força fraca,