weaken

//ˈwiːkən//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

weakenInfinitive
weakenPresent tense
weakenedPast tense
weakenedPast participle
weakeningPresent participle
weakensThird-person singular
1

to make or become less strong, powerful, or effective

The illness weakened his immune system.

2

to reduce the physical strength or health of someone or something

The illness weakened him considerably.

3

to make something less firm in resolve or determination

The constant criticism weakened his resolve to continue the project.

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