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weakens
verb(weak-en)
lessen in force or effect
Synonyms: break, damp, dampen, soften,
weakens
verb(weak-en)
reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of
Synonyms: de-escalate, step down,
weakens
verb(weak-en)
destroy property or hinder normal operations
weakens
verb(weak-en)
become weaker
Antonyms: strengthen,
Examples:
The prisoner's resistance weakened after seven days.
weakens
verb(weak-en)
lessen the strength of
Antonyms: strengthen,
Examples:
The fever weakened his body.

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