weakens

When something weakens, it becomes less strong or powerful. The muscle that weakens most quickly is the muscle that is used the most.

  • The muscle weakens when you don't use it.

  • The country's economy is weakening because of the war.

Definition of weakens

verb

lessen in force or effect

Synonyms:

break, damp, dampen, soften

verb

reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

Synonyms:

de-escalate, step down

verb

destroy property or hinder normal operations

Synonyms:

counteract, countermine, sabotage, subvert, undermine

verb

become weaker

verb

lessen the strength of

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Example Sentences for weakens

  • 1

    The deletions will weaken the article.

  • 2

    Testosterone weakens the immune system.

  • 3

    Egocentrism begins strongly and then weakens.

  • 4

    The attack severely weakened the church.

  • 5

    The center of the keystone is deliberately weakened.

  • 6

    The column of the leg has weakened.

  • 7

    The hurricane turned to the northeast and weakened.

  • 8

    Is the virus weakened, or are the microbes containing them

  • 9

    Cut the nostrils of a pig to weaken the snout.

  • 10

    The aim was to cause dissension and weaken morale.