CEFR A2

weaken

verb

Meaning

To make or become less strong, firm, or effective.

Examples

The medicine should weaken the virus without harming the patient.
His resolve began to weaken after days of interrogation.

Synonyms: lessen, reduce, diminish, undermine

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weaken (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈwiːkən/

Definition

To make or become less strong, firm, or effective.

Examples

The medicine should weaken the virus without harming the patient.
His resolve began to weaken after days of interrogation.
The constant criticism seemed to weaken her confidence.

How to Use weaken

weaken something (collocation): To reduce the strength or effectiveness of something. — "The economic sanctions were designed to weaken the country's financial power."
weaken by (prepositional phrase): To become less strong due to a specific cause. — "His argument was weakened by the lack of evidence."
weaken to (prepositional phrase): To become less strong and start to give in or fail. — "The dam began to weaken to the immense pressure of the floodwaters."

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