Weaken
/ˈwikən/ verb
verb ·Very common ·Middle school level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To make weaker or less strong. transitive
"weaken a bond"
- 2 become weaker wordnet
- 3 To become weaker or less strong. intransitive
"Over the years my enthusiasm for the job has weakened."
- 4 lessen the strength of wordnet
- 5 reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of wordnet
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- 6 lessen in force or effect wordnet
- 7 destroy property or hinder normal operations wordnet
Example
More examples"Passions weaken, but habits strengthen, with age."
Etymology
From weak + -en.