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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈwiːkən/
Forms: weakens, weakening, weakened
weaken means: To make someone or something less strong, powerful, or effective.
verb
MAKE LESS STRONGB2
To make someone or something less strong, powerful, or effective.
- The illness weakened his muscles.
- These mistakes weaken your argument.
- Will the new rules weaken support for the government?
Questions about weaken
What does weaken mean?
To make someone or something less strong, powerful, or effective.
What is weaken in other languages?
Türkçe: zayıflatmak · Español: debilitar · Français: affaiblir · Deutsch: schwächen · Italiano: indebolire · 日本語: 弱める
How do you pronounce weaken?
It is pronounced /ˈwiːkən/.
How do you use weaken in a sentence?
The illness weakened his muscles. These mistakes weaken your argument.
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