Meaning of weakening in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    weakening

    Definitions

    1. causing debilitation

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  2. 2. moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker

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  3. Noun

    weakening

    Definitions

    1. becoming weaker

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  4. 2. the act of reducing the strength of something

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  • « You say a new era in art is preparing you sensed it coming continue your studies without weakening. God will do the rest. »
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