STRENGTHEN Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For STRENGTHEN
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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| weaken | verbv | |||||
verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect | ||||||
| debilitate | verbv | |||||
verb • make weak | ||||||
| diminish | verbv | |||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||
| impair | verbv | |||||
verb • make worse or less effective • make imperfect | ||||||
| lessen | verbv | |||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • make become smaller • wear off or die down | ||||||
| reduce | verbv | |||||
verb • cut down on; make a reduction in • make less complex • bring to humbler or weaker state or condition • simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another • lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation • be the essential element • reduce in size; reduce physically • lessen and make more modest • make smaller • to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons • narrow or limit • put down by force or intimidation • undergo meiosis • reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site • destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements • be cooked until very little liquid is left • cook until very little liquid is left • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • take off weight | ||||||
| sabotage | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations | ||||||
| sap | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant • a person who lacks good judgment • a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people verb • deplete • excavate the earth beneath | ||||||
| soften | verbv | |||||
verb • make (images or sounds) soft or softer • lessen in force or effect • give in, as to influence or pressure • protect from impact • make less severe or harsh • make soft or softer • become soft or softer | ||||||
| undermine | verbv | |||||
verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations • hollow out as if making a cave or opening | ||||||
| atrophy | nounn | |||||
noun • a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse • any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) verb • undergo atrophy | ||||||
