Definitions

weaken

[wee-kuhn] / ˈwi kən /

VERB

reduce the strength of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abate decline decrease depress dilute diminish dwindle halt impair lessen lower reduce sap soften undermine wane

STRONG

adulterate crumble cut debase debilitate devitalize droop enervate exhaust fade fail faint flag impoverish invalidate languish limp lose minimize mitigate moderate relapse relax temper thin tire totter tremble vitiate wilt

WEAK

break up ease up give way lose spirit slow down thin out water down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist compliment develop encourage enlarge expand extend grow help increase praise prolong raise rise strengthen

STRONG

achieve activate aggravate agitate animate clean energize enhance excite free improve incite invigorate purify refresh succeed win

WEAK

build up

Example Sentences

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They may find a strategic buyer who wants the customer relationships, even if the product is weakening.

From Barron's

Mexican assets have been rocking nonetheless, lifted by the global tide of a weakening dollar and pent-up demand for emerging markets.

From Barron's

The sales of England pair Des Walker and Teddy Sheringham had significantly weakened a group more accustomed to challenging at the top end of the table and in domestic cup finals.

From BBC

Intuit’s stock has been severely dragged down by fears that artificial intelligence will weaken demand for its tax-preparation tools and business-software offerings.

From MarketWatch

A weakening labor market tends to hit low-skill workers first, and that is exactly what happened last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

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