Meaning of weaken in English

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1. Verb

   weaken

   Definitions

   1. lessen the strength of

   Examples

   • « The fever weakened his body »

   Antonyms

   • strengthen
   • beef up
   • fortify
2. 2. become weaker

   Examples

   • « The prisoner's resistance weakened after seven days »

   Antonyms

   • strengthen
3. 3. destroy property or hinder normal operations

   Examples

   • « The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war »
4. 4. reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

   Examples

   • « de-escalate a crisis »

   Antonyms

   • escalate
   • intensify
   • step up
5. 5. lessen in force or effect

   Examples

   • « soften a shock »
   • « break a fall »