Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Weakens.
Weakens - 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
"Too much stress weakens the body."
"The lack of sleep weakens cognitive function."
"Eating processed food weakens the digestive system."
"Smoking weakens the lungs over time."
"The economic crisis weakens the country's financial stability."
Word Game Points
Is WEAKENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, weakens is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WEAKENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is WEAKENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, weakens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWEAKENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is WEAKENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, weakens is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWEAKENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
