weaken

• Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de reducir la fuerza, el poder o la eficacia de algo o alguien, o de volverse menos fuerte o intenso.

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.

   debilitar

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

   Sinónimosattenuatecrippledebilitatediminishenervateenfeebleimpairreducesapundermine

   Antónimosempowerfortifyhardenreinforcestrengthen

2. Reduce intensity or forceB1formal

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

   Debilitar

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

   Sinónimosattenuatedilutediminishimpairlessenmitigatemoderatereducesaptemperthinundermine

   Antónimosfortifyintensifyreinforcestrengthen

3. Undermine or damageB2formal

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

   Debilitar o socavar

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscompromisedebilitatediminishenfeebleerodeimpairsapundermine

   Antónimosbolsterfortifyreinforcestrengthen