verb
- to make or become less strong, powerful, or effective
Examples
- The illness weakened her immune system.
- Heavy rains weakened the foundation of the building.
- His argument was weakened by lack of evidence.
- The economy began to weaken during the recession.
- Age had weakened his eyesight considerably.
- The storm weakened as it moved inland.
- Too much criticism can weaken a child’s confidence.