weaken

Word parts

weak + -en

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈwikən/

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Verb

Plain form weaken

Third-person singular weakens

Past tense weakened

Past participle weakened

Present participle weakening

1. (transitive) If you weaken something, then you make it less strong.
   • Synonym: falter
   • Antonym: strengthen

Related words

• weak