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- Dictionaryweaken/ˈwiːk(ə)n/
verb
- 1. make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength: "fault lines had weakened and shattered the rocks" Similar Opposite
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to become or make something or someone become less powerful, successful, effective, etc.: A series of scandals weakened investor confidence. The plan has divided the country and weakened the government. They will reduce interest rates if the economy weakens.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, and examples of the verb weaken, which means to make weak or less strong. See how to use weaken in a sentence and its word history and origin.
Learn the meaning of weaken as a verb in English, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say weaken in different languages and contexts.
verb (used with object) to make weak or weaker. Synonyms: invalidate, minimize, impair, reduce, lower, diminish, lessen, deplete, exhaust, sap, undermine, enervate, debilitate, enfeeble. Antonyms: strengthen. Phonetics. to change (a speech sound) to an articulation requiring less effort, as from geminate to nongeminate or from stop to fricative.
To weaken is to become less powerful or strong. When a storm weakens, the wind dies down and the torrential rain becomes a light drizzle.
Learn the meaning and usage of the verb weaken, which means to make or become less strong, powerful, or determined. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for weaken.
Definition of weaken verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
