Weaken
verb
To make something less strong or effective.
Overwatering will weaken the plant's roots.
Often appears as...
- weaken the system
- weaken the influence
verb
To make someone feel less confident or less determined.
Her constant criticism could weaken his resolve.
Often appears as...
- weaken resolve
- weaken confidence
Usage tips
Psychological
verb
To become less strong or effective.
Over time, the material will weaken and start to break.
Often appears as...
- weaken over time
- weaken with age
verb
To make something less strong or effective.
Overwatering will weaken the plant's roots.
Often appears as...
- weaken the system
- weaken the influence
verb
To make someone feel less confident or less determined.
Her constant criticism could weaken his resolve.
Often appears as...
- weaken resolve
- weaken confidence
Usage tips
Psychological
verb
To become less strong or effective.
Over time, the material will weaken and start to break.
Often appears as...
- weaken over time
- weaken with age
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Impact
Weaken can describe reduced physical strength, durability, or stability of objects or systems.
The storm weakened the bridge's structure.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Process
Weaken often implies a gradual process, not an immediate change.
Continued exposure to sunlight weakened the color of the fabric.
Pro Tip 3/3Impact of Actions
Actions we choose can unintentionally weaken things, being aware is crucial.
Skipping practice sessions will weaken your playing skills.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Impact
Weaken can describe reduced physical strength, durability, or stability of objects or systems.
The storm weakened the bridge's structure.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Process
Weaken often implies a gradual process, not an immediate change.
Continued exposure to sunlight weakened the color of the fabric.
Pro Tip 3/3Impact of Actions
Actions we choose can unintentionally weaken things, being aware is crucial.
Skipping practice sessions will weaken your playing skills.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Impact
Weaken can describe reduced physical strength, durability, or stability of objects or systems.
The storm weakened the bridge's structure.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Process
Weaken often implies a gradual process, not an immediate change.
Continued exposure to sunlight weakened the color of the fabric.
Pro Tip 3/3Impact of Actions
Actions we choose can unintentionally weaken things, being aware is crucial.
Skipping practice sessions will weaken your playing skills.
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Is it bad to hold your...
laughing, or jumping could cause bladder leakage. Instead, the pelvic floor muscles keep the region sealed until you're ready to go. But holding it in for too long, forcing out your urine too fast, or urinating without proper physical support may over time weaken or overwork that muscular sling.
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Why good leaders make...
You see, if the conditions are wrong, we are forced to expend our own time and energy to protect ourselves from each other, and that inherently weakens the organization. When we feel safe inside the organization, we will naturally combine our talents and our strengths and work tirelessly
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The past, present and...
Higher living standards also brought an increase in social mobility, weakening feudalism, and eventually leading to political reforms. But the plague also had an important biological impact. The sudden death of so many of the most frail and vulnerable people
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How did Hitler rise to...
Germany had to accept full responsibility for the war and pay reparations, debilitating its already weakened economy. All this was seen as a humiliation by many nationalists and veterans. They wrongly believed the war could have been won
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The myth of Thor's...
which weakens everyone eventually. As for the other challenges, they had also been illusions. The drinking horn was filled with the ocean, and Thor had drained enough to cause the tides. The cat was the serpent that encircles the world,
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The science of skin...
an ingredient that strengthens bones and lets us absorb vital minerals, like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, and zinc. Without it, humans experience serious fatigue and weakened bones that can cause a condition known as rickets.
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Through the shattered...
farm but their house got destroyed during the war so they now have to rent another home war has quickly weakened the agricultural economy and left much of the farmland destroyed or unable to be cultivated during my previous visit
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Why do your knuckles...
like the importance of eating spinach. The jury's still out on that one. As for knuckle-cracking, one study suggests that all that joint stretching and bubble bursting can cause your hands to swell and weaken your grip.
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Meteor Impact Site PIPE...
the blast said the giant plume of vaporized rock out into space a crater was punched half a mile into the Earth's crust it was above this realm of weakened rock that this cenote is formed
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Predators Feast on...
reprieve for now but if next winter is harsh and the vegetation too deep under snow grazers like musk oxen will suffer many may starve weaken and die
Video examples
Is it bad to hold your...
laughing, or jumping could cause bladder leakage. Instead, the pelvic floor muscles keep the region sealed until you're ready to go. But holding it in for too long, forcing out your urine too fast, or urinating without proper physical support may over time weaken or overwork that muscular sling.
Video examples
Why good leaders make...
You see, if the conditions are wrong, we are forced to expend our own time and energy to protect ourselves from each other, and that inherently weakens the organization. When we feel safe inside the organization, we will naturally combine our talents and our strengths and work tirelessly
Video examples
The past, present and...
Higher living standards also brought an increase in social mobility, weakening feudalism, and eventually leading to political reforms. But the plague also had an important biological impact. The sudden death of so many of the most frail and vulnerable people
Video examples
How did Hitler rise to...
Germany had to accept full responsibility for the war and pay reparations, debilitating its already weakened economy. All this was seen as a humiliation by many nationalists and veterans. They wrongly believed the war could have been won
Video examples
The myth of Thor's...
which weakens everyone eventually. As for the other challenges, they had also been illusions. The drinking horn was filled with the ocean, and Thor had drained enough to cause the tides. The cat was the serpent that encircles the world,
Video examples
The science of skin...
an ingredient that strengthens bones and lets us absorb vital minerals, like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, and zinc. Without it, humans experience serious fatigue and weakened bones that can cause a condition known as rickets.
Video examples
Through the shattered...
farm but their house got destroyed during the war so they now have to rent another home war has quickly weakened the agricultural economy and left much of the farmland destroyed or unable to be cultivated during my previous visit
Video examples
Why do your knuckles...
like the importance of eating spinach. The jury's still out on that one. As for knuckle-cracking, one study suggests that all that joint stretching and bubble bursting can cause your hands to swell and weaken your grip.
Video examples
Meteor Impact Site PIPE...
the blast said the giant plume of vaporized rock out into space a crater was punched half a mile into the Earth's crust it was above this realm of weakened rock that this cenote is formed
Video examples
Predators Feast on...
reprieve for now but if next winter is harsh and the vegetation too deep under snow grazers like musk oxen will suffer many may starve weaken and die
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Timothy Murphy
American Politician
Instead, I think over the years we have cut the strength of marriage and relationships by the law and weakened the institution. We have tried to deal with relationships with no-fault divorce, with child custody, with so many other avenues; and it has not helped.
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Cesar Chavez
American Activist
When poor people get involved in a long conflict, such as a strike or a civil rights drive, and the pressure increases each day, there is a deep need for spiritual advice. Without it, we see families crumble, leadership weaken, and hard workers grow tired.
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Seth Moulton
American Politician
I have and will continue to be an advocate for the important role the CFPB plays in our economy. In fact, I have voted overwhelmingly against legislation that would weaken, defund, or eliminate the agency.
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Shelby Steele
American Author
Normally, 'black responsibility' is a forbidden phrase for a black leader -- not because blacks reject responsibility, but because even the idea of black responsibility weakens moral leverage over whites.
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Jack Kingston
American Politician
Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society.
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H. P. Lovecraft
American Novelist
Horrors, I believe, should be original - the use of common myths and legends being a weakening influence.
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Ram Nath Kovind
Indian Politician
Debate and discussions strengthen democracy but violence during protests weaken democracy.
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William J. H. Boetcker
American Clergyman
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
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Javier Mascherano
Argentinian Athlete
Even just a little bit of praise can weaken you.
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Luis Enrique
Spanish Athlete
Being praised constantly weakens you.
Quote examples
Timothy Murphy
American Politician
Instead, I think over the years we have cut the strength of marriage and relationships by the law and weakened the institution. We have tried to deal with relationships with no-fault divorce, with child custody, with so many other avenues; and it has not helped.
Quote examples
Cesar Chavez
American Activist
When poor people get involved in a long conflict, such as a strike or a civil rights drive, and the pressure increases each day, there is a deep need for spiritual advice. Without it, we see families crumble, leadership weaken, and hard workers grow tired.
Quote examples
Seth Moulton
American Politician
I have and will continue to be an advocate for the important role the CFPB plays in our economy. In fact, I have voted overwhelmingly against legislation that would weaken, defund, or eliminate the agency.
Quote examples
Shelby Steele
American Author
Normally, 'black responsibility' is a forbidden phrase for a black leader -- not because blacks reject responsibility, but because even the idea of black responsibility weakens moral leverage over whites.
Quote examples
Jack Kingston
American Politician
Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society.
Quote examples
H. P. Lovecraft
American Novelist
Horrors, I believe, should be original - the use of common myths and legends being a weakening influence.
Quote examples
Ram Nath Kovind
Indian Politician
Debate and discussions strengthen democracy but violence during protests weaken democracy.
Quote examples
William J. H. Boetcker
American Clergyman
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
Quote examples
Javier Mascherano
Argentinian Athlete
Even just a little bit of praise can weaken you.
Quote examples
Luis Enrique
Spanish Athlete
Being praised constantly weakens you.
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