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weaken - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
weaken
Definition
(verb) lessen the strength of
Example Sentence
The fever weakened his body
Definition
(verb) become weaker
Example Sentence
The prisoner's resistance weakened after seven days
Definition
(verb) destroy property or hinder normal operations
Synonyms
:
counteract
,
countermine
,
sabotage
,
subvert
,
undermine
Example Sentence
The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war
Definition
(verb) reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of
Synonyms
:
de-escalate
,
step down
Example Sentence
de-escalate a crisis
Definition
(verb) lessen in force or effect
Synonyms
:
break
,
damp
,
dampen
,
soften
Example Sentence
soften a shock
break a fall
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