weakening

• Beschreibt den Vorgang, schwächer, weniger mächtig oder weniger wirksam zu werden; auch etwas, das eine Schwächung bewirkt.

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

1. Causing debilitationB2formal

   Tending to make someone or something physically or structurally weaker.

   Schwächend

   • 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.

   Synonymedebilitatingdrainingenervatingenfeeblingexhaustingincapacitating

   Antonymeinvigoratingstrengthening

2. Moderating pain or sorrowC1formal

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

   Lindernd

   • 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.

   Synonymecomfortingeasingpalliativesoothing

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder das Ergebnis bezeichnet, durch den bzw. das etwas schwächer, weniger stark oder weniger wirksam wird; auch die Handlung, die Stärke von etwas zu verringern.

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

unzählbar

1. Process of becoming weakerB2formal

   The gradual loss of strength, power, or intensity.

   Abschwächung

   • 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.

   Synonymeattenuationdebilitationdeclinedeteriorationenervationfadingflaggingimpairmentsubsidingwaning

   Antonymefortificationintensificationreinforcementstrengthening

2. Act of reducing strengthB2formal

   The deliberate action of making something less strong or effective.

   Abschwächung

   • 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.

   Synonymeattenuationdebilitationenervationimpairmentreduction

   Antonymeempowermentfortificationreinforcementstrengthening

• Verb, das angibt, dass die Stärke, Kraft oder Wirksamkeit von etwas verringert wird; auch intransitiv verwendet, um auszudrücken, dass jemand oder etwas selbst schwächer wird.

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.

   Schwächen

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

   Synonymeattenuatecrippledebilitatediminishenervateenfeebleimpairreducesapundermine

   Antonymeempowerfortifyhardenreinforcestrengthen

2. Reduce intensity or forceB1formal

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

   Abschwächen

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

   Synonymeattenuatedilutediminishimpairlessenmitigatemoderatereducesaptemperthinundermine

   Antonymefortifyintensifyreinforcestrengthen

3. Undermine or damageB2formal

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

   schwächen

   • 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.

   Synonymecompromisedebilitatediminishenfeebleerodeimpairsapundermine

   Antonymebolsterfortifyreinforcestrengthen