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Undergoing decline or deterioration
“Living creatively with the reality of his weakening body was a choice.”
Causing a loss of energy or strength
(stock market) Tending towards lower prices
The act or fact of undergoing decline or deterioration
“While it can take many forms, it essentially always refers to the weakening of the walls of a blood vessel.”
A reduction in the size, extent or amount of something
“Moving forward, we expect a slight weakening of reserves towards the end of the year.”
The action of making something less extreme, intense, or violent
The gradual destruction or diminution of something
An act or state of being drained of energy
An undermining, disruption or compromise of the rights of others
An inefficient part or factor
An act of removing the enthusiasm or courage of
Present participle for to become, or cause to become, physically weaker
“Hunger would beget sickness, and the sickness would weaken and impoverish the Irish clans.”
Present participle for to physically wilt or wither
“As corn stalks weaken due to this rot, they become more susceptible to collapsing and forfeiting quality grain.”
Present participle for to reduce, or cause to reduce, in intensity or strength
“In reality, however, this circumstance tends to weaken the intensity of the disturbing force.”
Present participle for to adulterate or dilute the concentration or potency of
“Heating at high temperatures did not appear to weaken the potency of the extracts.”
Present participle for to undermine or be detrimental to
“The practice of habitual self-control preserves him from mistakes calculated to weaken his authority.”
Present participle for to gradually fade or wane away
“The villagers huddled around their fires and hoped that the storm would weaken and do no damage to their crops.”
Present participle for to yield or lose one's resolve
“She worried that her resolve would weaken and that she would give in to her cravings.”
Present participle for to diminish the confidence or courage of
Present participle for to cause physical or bodily damage or injury to
Present participle for to represent or estimate at less than the true value or importance
Present participle for to expose to danger or the risk of loss
Present participle for to stop operating
Present participle for to make or prove (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or erroneous
Present participle for to destroy, weaken or work against
Present participle for to decrease or reduce in sensitivity
Present participle for to make ineligible, as for entry to an examination
Present participle for to weaken an armed opposition, such as a military or army
Present participle for to (excessively) exert for a particular task, purpose or goal
Present participle for to severely restrict the efficiency or effectiveness of
Present participle for to weaken someone's morale over a long period
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