v. Function: verb
1 to lose or cause to lose strength, vigor, or energy FF1C; his hesitation weakened the force of his argument FF1E;
Synonyms: attenuate, blunt, cripple, debilitate, disable, enfeeble, sap, unbrace, undermine, unstrengthen; compare PARALYZE 1
Related Words: emasculate, enervate, incapacitate, unman, unnerve; damage, impair, injure; lessen, minimize, reduce; dilute, thin
Contrasted Words: better, improve; activate, energize, invigorate, vitalize
Antonyms: strengthen
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Synonyms: FAIL 1, decline, deteriorate, ||dwine, fade, flag, languish
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Synonyms: FAIL 3, dwindle, fall short, shrink, wane, waste (away)
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Synonyms: DILUTE , cut, thin