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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 »

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