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

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In 2022, executives were still touting revenue growth of more than 60% compared with 2019 levels, even as same-store sales started to weaken.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

As those systems weaken, broader aging-related dysfunction can follow.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Plankton also help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, meaning reduced plankton growth may weaken the ocean's role in storing carbon.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

American depositary receipts of PDD have continued to weaken after falling about 10% in the first three months of 2026, losing nearly 15% year to date.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

But nothing he did could weaken its effect.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

weaken

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