CEFR B2

weakening

noun

Meaning

The process of making or becoming less strong, powerful, effective, or intense.

Examples

The prolonged illness caused a significant weakening of his immune system.
There is a visible weakening in the public's trust in the government.

Synonyms: decline, diminishment, attenuation, enervation

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weakening (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwiːkənɪŋ/

Definition

The process of making or becoming less strong, powerful, effective, or intense.

Examples

The prolonged illness caused a significant weakening of his immune system.
There is a visible weakening in the public's trust in the government.
Engineers are concerned about the gradual weakening of the dam's foundations.

How to Use weakening

weakening of (prepositional phrase): A reduction in the strength or effect of something. — "The doctor noted a weakening of the patient's heart muscle."
weakening resolve (collocation): A decrease in determination. — "Despite the setbacks, there was no sign of a weakening resolve among the team."

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