weaken

[ˈwiːkən]

weaken Definition

• 1. to become less strong or powerful
• 2. to make something less strong or powerful

Using weaken: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "weaken" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The storm weakened as it moved inland.

• Example

  The disease weakens the immune system.

• Example

  The company's financial position has been weakened by the recent losses.

• Example

  The opposition party is trying to weaken the government's position on the issue.

weaken Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for weaken

• diminish
• lessen
• reduce
• undermine

Antonyms for weaken

• strengthen
• fortify

Phrases with weaken

• weaken one's resolve

  to make someone less determined or resolute

  Example

  The constant criticism weakened her resolve to continue with the project.

• weaken the link

  to make a connection or relationship less strong or effective

  Example

  The scandal weakened the link between the politician and his supporters.

• weaken the case

  to make an argument or position less convincing or effective

  Example

  The lack of evidence weakened the prosecution's case against the defendant.

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Summary: weaken in Brief

To 'weaken' [ˈwiːkən] means to become less strong or powerful, or to make something less strong or powerful. It can refer to physical strength, such as 'The disease weakens the immune system,' or to non-physical aspects, such as 'The opposition party is trying to weaken the government's position on the issue.' 'Weaken' can also be used in phrases like 'weaken one's resolve,' meaning to make someone less determined, and 'weaken the case,' meaning to make an argument less convincing.