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