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Weaken

//ˈwikən// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To make weaker or less strong. transitive

    "weaken a bond"

  2. 2
    become weaker wordnet
  3. 3
    To become weaker or less strong. intransitive

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

  4. 4
    lessen the strength of wordnet
  5. 5
    reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of wordnet
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  1. 6
    lessen in force or effect wordnet
  2. 7
    destroy property or hinder normal operations wordnet

Etymology

From weak + -en.

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