weaken

CEFRB1

/ˈwikən/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make or become less strong or effective.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To become weaker or less strong.

Examples

  • If the spectators made fun of the other team, then it would weaken their morale.

  • Passions weaken, but habits strengthen, with age.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To make weaker or less strong.

More examples

In context

  • They watched her gradually weaken as the disease progressed.

  • Over the years my enthusiasm for the job has weakened.

  • weaken a bond

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From weak + -en.