weakening

• يصف عملية أو حالة أصبح فيها الشيء أقل قوة أو تأثيرًا أو فعالية. ويُستخدم أيضًا للدلالة على إضعاف الغير أو إضعاف الذات.

Describes the process of becoming less strong, powerful, or effective.

1. Causing debilitationB2formal

   Tending to make someone or something physically or structurally weaker.

   مُضْعِف

   • The weakening effects of the disease left him bedridden for weeks.
   • Prolonged exposure to the sun has a weakening impact on the skin.
   • The weakening economy forced many businesses to close.

   المرادفاتdebilitatingdrainingenervatingenfeeblingexhaustingincapacitating

   الأضدادinvigoratingstrengthening

2. Moderating pain or sorrowC1formal

   Serving to reduce the intensity of pain, grief, or emotional distress.

   مُسَكِّن

   • The medicine had a weakening effect on his chronic pain.
   • Her kind words had a weakening influence on his sorrow.
   • Time is often described as a weakening force for grief.

   المرادفاتcomfortingeasingpalliativesoothing

• اسم يدل على عملية أو فعل يصبح به الشيء أقل قوة أو ضعفًا أو فعالية، أو فعل تقليل قوة شيء ما.

A noun referring to the process or act of becoming less strong, powerful, or effective, or the act of reducing the strength of something.

غير معدود

1. Process of becoming weakerB2formal

   The gradual loss of strength, power, or intensity.

   الضعف

   • The weakening of the economy caused widespread concern.
   • Doctors noted a weakening of his immune system.
   • The storm showed signs of weakening as it moved inland.

   المرادفاتattenuationdebilitationdeclinedeteriorationenervationfadingflaggingimpairmentsubsidingwaning

   الأضدادfortificationintensificationreinforcementstrengthening

2. Act of reducing strengthB2formal

   The deliberate action of making something less strong or effective.

   إضعاف

   • The weakening of regulations led to more pollution.
   • Constant criticism resulted in the weakening of her confidence.
   • The treaty aimed at the weakening of military forces in the region.

   المرادفاتattenuationdebilitationenervationimpairmentreduction

   الأضدادempowermentfortificationreinforcementstrengthening

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقليل القوة أو الشدة أو الفعالية، أو على صيرورة الشيء ضعيفًا.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming less strong, powerful, or effective.

1. Reduce strength or powerB1formal

   To make something less strong, powerful, or effective.

   إضعاف

   • The storm weakened as it moved inland.
   • Lack of exercise can weaken your muscles.
   • The scandal weakened the government's authority.

   المرادفاتattenuatecrippledebilitatediminishenervateenfeebleimpairreducesapundermine

   الأضدادempowerfortifyhardenreinforcestrengthen

2. Reduce intensity or forceB1formal

   To become or make something less intense, forceful, or severe.

   إضعاف

   • The medicine weakened the pain over time.
   • His resolve weakened after hearing her argument.
   • The wind weakened as the night went on.

   المرادفاتattenuatedilutediminishimpairlessenmitigatemoderatereducesaptemperthinundermine

   الأضدادfortifyintensifyreinforcestrengthen

3. Undermine or damageB2formal

   To gradually damage or undermine something, such as a system, relationship, or structure.

   إضعاف وتقويض

   • Constant criticism can weaken a person's confidence.
   • The economic crisis weakened the country's financial system.
   • The foundation of the building was weakened by the earthquake.

   المرادفاتcompromisedebilitatediminishenfeebleerodeimpairsapundermine

   الأضدادbolsterfortifyreinforcestrengthen