WEAKEN


Meaning of WEAKEN in English

/ ˈwiːkən; NAmE / verb

1.

to make sb/sth less strong or powerful; to become less strong or powerful :

[ vn ]

The team has been weakened by injury.

The new evidence weakens the case against her.

[ v ]

His authority is steadily weakening.

OPP strengthen

2.

to make sb less physically strong; to become less physically strong :

[ vn ]

The explosion had weakened the building's foundations.

[ v ]

She felt her legs weaken.

3.

to become or make sb become less determined or certain about sth :

[ vn ]

Nothing could weaken his resolve to continue.

[ v ]

You must not agree to do it. Don't weaken.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.