CEFR B2

weakened

verb (past participle), adjective

Meaning

Made or become less strong, effective, or intense.

Examples

The storm significantly weakened the old bridge's structure.
Her immune system was weakened by the lack of sleep and poor nutrition.

Synonyms: enfeebled, debilitated, diminished, impaired, attenuated

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weakened (B2)

verb (past participle), adjective

Pronunciation: ˈwiːkənd

Definition

Made or become less strong, effective, or intense.

Examples

The storm significantly weakened the old bridge's structure.
Her immune system was weakened by the lack of sleep and poor nutrition.
The government's authority has been gradually weakened by public protests.

How to Use weakened

weakened by (prepositional phrase): Reduced in strength or effect due to something. — "The team was weakened by the absence of its key players."
weakened resolve (collocation): A reduced determination or firmness of purpose. — "His weakened resolve made him reconsider his difficult decision."

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