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weaken

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈwiːkən/

Forms: weakens, weakening, weakened

weaken means: To make someone or something less strong, powerful, or effective.

verb

MAKE LESS STRONGB2

To make someone or something less strong, powerful, or effective.

  • The illness weakened his muscles.
  • These mistakes weaken your argument.
  • Will the new rules weaken support for the government?

Similar words: undermine, enfeeble, impair

Opposites: strengthen

Common phrases: weaken someone's position, weaken an argument, weaken the economy

Questions about weaken

What does weaken mean?

To make someone or something less strong, powerful, or effective.

What is weaken in other languages?

Türkçe: zayıflatmak · Español: debilitar · Français: affaiblir · Deutsch: schwächen · Italiano: indebolire · 日本語: 弱める

How do you pronounce weaken?

It is pronounced /ˈwiːkən/.

How do you use weaken in a sentence?

The illness weakened his muscles. These mistakes weaken your argument.

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