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- pronunciation:
- wi
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 n
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
weakens, weakening, weakened |
| definition 1: |
If something weakens, it becomes less strong. If a person weakens, they lose their strength.
The old, wooden bridge weakened and became dangerous.Some of the cyclists weakened as they climbed the hill.If you don't exercise, your muscles will weaken. |
| definition 2: |
If you weaken something, you do something to it to make it less strong. If coffee is too strong, some people add milk to weaken it. If an illness weakens you, it takes away your strength.
The long illness weakened the soldier.I weakened the lemonade by adding more water to it.- synonyms:
- fade
- antonyms:
- strengthen
- similar words:
- decline, dim, exhaust, lessen, tire, wane, water down
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| related words: |
collapse, decay, decrease, fail, give, hurt, injure, overcome, tire, wear |
| derivation: |
weakener (n.) |
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