English Explanatory Dictionary

weaken

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make weaker or less strong.
  2. To become weaker or less strong.

Pronunciation

/ˈwikən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-weaken.wav

Word forms

weaken weakens weakening weakened

Etymology

From weak + -en.

Synonyms

attenuate blunt break down dilute enfeeble hebetate sag emasculate

Derived words

weaken up
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