Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Weaken.
Weaken - as a verb
Lessen the strength of
Example: "The fever weakened his body"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
de-energisede-energizebreak11devitalise14
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devitalize23shake12depress10unbrace11etiolate8stultify14cut5dilute7reduce9thin7thin outattenuate9rarefy12blunt7moderate11mollify15season6temper10debilitate13drain6enfeeble13enervate11dampen11negate7neutralise10neutralize19nullify13castrate10emasculate14wash out
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
strengthen14Become weaker
Example: "The prisoner's resistance weakened after seven days"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
attenuate9disappear14evaporate14melt6
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die downcollapse12fade8melt6lessen6subside10blur6dim6slur4languish12pine awaywaste8dull5pall6loose5loosen6relax12slacken13slack11slacken13slow7slow downslow upwilt7
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
strengthen14Destroy property or hinder normal operations
Example: "The resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counteract14countermine15sabotage11subvert12undermine12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disobey13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of
Example: "De-escalate a crisis"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
de-escalateExample Sentences
"Intense exercise can weaken the muscles if not done properly."
"The economic recession will weaken the purchasing power of consumers."
"Excessive rainfall can weaken the soil, leading to landslides."
"The opposition candidate's scandal has weakened his chances of winning the election."
"A lack of sleep can weaken the immune system."
Word Game Points
Is WEAKEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, weaken is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WEAKEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is WEAKEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, weaken is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWEAKEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is WEAKEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, weaken is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWEAKEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
