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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Researchers believe that, under medical supervision, these substances can temporarily shift brain activity in ways that encourage the recall of positive memories and weaken deeply ingrained negative thought patterns.

From Science Daily

Underlying earnings rose across its liquids pipelines, gas transmission, and gas distribution and storage operations, but weakened in renewable power generation.

From The Wall Street Journal

For its part, Coty withdrew its guidance for fiscal 2026, citing a complex market backdrop with weakening sales trends in consumer beauty.

From The Wall Street Journal

If inflation resumes on a clear downward trajectory, or if hiring weakens, cuts could return to the table.

From Barron's

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