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What is another word for Weaken? – 258 Weaken Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    diminish reduce lessen decrease attenuate enfeeble debilitate cripple impair damage harm injure undermine erode deteriorate degenerate enervate exhaust tire fatigue sap drain deplete thin narrow contract shrink soften moderate temper mitigate alleviate abate slacken relax loosen unravel undo break fracture shatter demolish disable disenable incapacitate paralyze numb deaden dull blunt muffle stifle smother suppress subdue conquer overcome overpower overwhelm devastate ravage wreck ruin destroy

    Meaning of Weaken

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "weaken" means to make or become less strong, effective, or confident.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "weaken" as to make or become weaker, less strong, or less effective.
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that "weaken" means to become or make something less strong, powerful, or effective.

    Example Uses

    • The patient's illness began to weaken her immune system, making her more susceptible to other diseases.
    • The company's financial troubles started to weaken its position in the market, leading to a decline in sales.
    • The athlete's injury weakened her performance, causing her to lose the competition.
    • The new policy aims to weaken the power of large corporations and promote smaller businesses.
    • The medication is designed to weaken the virus, reducing its ability to replicate and cause harm.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    strengthen fortify reinforce enhance increase boost amplify intensify magnify augment escalate heighten energize invigorate revitalize rejuvenate restore renew revamp refurbish rebuild reestablish reinvigorate solidify stabilize steady firm fix secure tighten toughen harden stiffen rigidify bolster buttress prop support uphold sustain maintain preserve conserve protect

    Related Nouns

    weakness frailty feebleness infirmity debility disability impairment damage harm injury deterioration degeneration enervation exhaustion fatigue tiredness lethargy languor lassitude malaise sickness illness disease disorder condition affliction complaint problem difficulty handicap limitation restriction constraint obstacle hindrance barrier impediment blockage obstruction

    Related Verbs

    diminish reduce lessen decrease attenuate enfeeble debilitate cripple impair damage harm injure undermine erode deteriorate degenerate enervate exhaust tire fatigue sap drain deplete thin narrow contract shrink soften moderate temper mitigate alleviate abate slacken relax loosen unravel undo break fracture shatter demolish disable disenable incapacitate paralyze numb deaden dull blunt muffle stifle smother suppress subdue conquer overcome overpower overwhelm

    Related Adjectives

    weak frail feeble infirm debilitated disabled impaired damaged harmed injured deteriorated degenerated enervated exhausted tired fatigued lethargic languid lassitudinous sick ill diseased disordered afflicted complaining problematic difficult handicapped limited restricted constrained obstructed blocked hindered impeded fragile brittle delicate vulnerable susceptible sensitive tender fragile breakable shatterable crushable destructible ruinous devastating calamitous disastrous catastrophic