Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
weaken
Verb
/ˈwiː.kən/
Definition
To make something less strong or powerful.
Examples
- The constant rain will weaken the soil, making it less stable.
- Her illness began to weaken her resolve.
- They added too much water to the solution, which will weaken its effectiveness.
Meaning
Weaken refers to reducing the strength or intensity of something, either physically, emotionally, or structurally.
Synonyms
- diminish
- reduce
- debilitate
- impair
- enfeeble