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What is another word for Weakening? – 117 Weakening Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    diminishing reducing lessening weakening enfeebling debiliting crippling hamstringing undermining sabotaging compromising impairing damaging hurting injuring maiming incapacitating disabling handicapping weakening softening alleviating mitigating moderating relieving slackening loosening relaxing easing calming soothing pacifying tranquilizing dulling numbing deadening stifling smothering choking strangling stifling

    Meaning of Weakening

    The primary meaning of the word "Weakening" is to make something or someone less strong or less effective.

    Definitions

    • The act or process of making something or someone less strong or less effective
    • * A reduction in strength, effectiveness, or intensity
    • * A decline in power, influence, or authority

    Etymology of Weakening

    The word "Weakening" originates from the Old English words "wæcan" meaning "to weaken" and the suffix "-ing" which forms a present participle
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of making something or someone less strong or less effective

    Example Uses

    • The company's financial troubles led to a weakening of its market position
    • * The patient's weakening condition required immediate medical attention
    • * The government's weakening stance on the issue led to widespread criticism

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    strengthening intensifying increasing enhancing amplifying bolstering fortifying reinforcing revitalizing rejuvenating invigorating energizing activating stimulating boosting uplifting empowering enriching improving optimizing perfecting

    Related Nouns

    weakness frailty fragility vulnerability susceptibility disability handicap impairment injury damage deterioration decline degeneration atrophy enfeeblement debilitation incapacitation disablement

    Related Verbs

    weaken diminish reduce lessen enfeeble debilitate cripple hamstring undermine sabotage compromise impair damage hurt injure maim incapacitate disable handicap

    Related Adjectives

    weak frail fragile vulnerable susceptible disabled handicapped impaired injured damaged deteriorated declining degenerative atrophic enfeebled debilitated incapacitated disabled