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weaken
/ˈwikən/
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What does weaken mean?
verb
- To make weaker or less strong.
- To become weaker or less strong.
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Whenever these happen, they lessen the respectability, weaken the authority, and distract the plans and operation of those whom they divide.
Some chance circumstance may somewhat weaken the prevailing party, when immediately the suppressed sentiments of the adverse parties may become preponderant.
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And the attitudes which spring from getting used to and accepting half-understood and ill-digested material weaken vigor and efficiency of thought.
Drouet heightened her opinion on this and allied subjects in such a manner as to weaken her power of resisting their influence.
“I agree with you with all my heart,” I answered earnestly, for I did not want him to weaken in this matter.