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Weaken

/wˈikən/
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(verb) To make weaker or less strong.

Passions weaken, but habits strengthen, with age.
If the spectators made fun of the other team, then it would weaken their morale.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The constant rain began to ____ the structure of the old wooden bridge, making it unsafe for any vehicles today.

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