weaken

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To make something or someone less strong.

   The long illness had weakened her badly.

2. 2
   verb

   To become less strong or less determined.

   Over the years my enthusiasm for the job has weakened.

3. 3
   verb

   To reduce the level, force, or effect of something.

   Heavy spending could weaken the country's economy.

From weak + -en.

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