weaken

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   become weaker

   The prisoner's resistance weakened after seven days

2. 2
   verb

   lessen the strength of

   A fever can weaken the body.

3. 3
   verb

   To make weaker or less strong.

   weaken a bond

4. 4
   verb

   To become weaker or less strong.

   Over the years my enthusiasm for the job has weakened.

5. 5
   verb

   reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

6. 6
   verb

   lessen in force or effect

7. 7
   verb

   destroy property or hinder normal operations

Etymology

From weak + -en.