weakened

[wee-kuhn]

verb (used with object)

to make weak or weaker.

Phonetics. to change (a speech sound) to an articulation requiring less effort, as from geminate to nongeminate or from stop to fricative.

verb (used without object)

to become weak or weaker.

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Weakened is always a great word to know.

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.

Origin:
1520–30; weak + -en¹

Related forms

weak·en·er, noun

re·weak·en, verb

un·weak·ened, adjective

un·weak·en·ing, adjective

Synonyms
1, 3. enfeeble, debilitate, enervate, undermine, sap, exhaust, deplete, lessen, diminish, lower, reduce, impair, minimize, invalidate.

Antonyms
1, 3. strengthen.

WordNet

weakened
adjective
1.	impaired by diminution [syn: diminished]
2.	made weak or weaker
3.	reduced in strength; "the faded tones of an old recording" [syn: attenuate]
4.	mixed with water; "sold cut whiskey"; "a cup of thinned soup" [syn: cut]
5.	damaged inanimate objects or their value [syn: hurt]

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