weaken

verbattested in dialogue

United States//ˈwikən//

To make weaker or less strong.

verb

1
To make weaker or less strong.
weaken a bond
weaken a joint
2
To become weaker or less strong.
Over the years my enthusiasm for the job has weakened.

Etymology

From weak + -en.

Forms

past tense: weakened
past participle: weakened
present participle: weakening
third person singular: weakens

wayward · Given to a wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm;…we · Two or more people including or consisting of the…weak · Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

weaken · To make weaker or less strong.

weakened · Reduced; made less strong.weaker · Said of one proposition with respect to another one: that the…weakly · Frail, sickly or of a delicate constitution; weak.

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