weakened

• Describe algo que ha sido hecho menos fuerte, poderoso o efectivo, o que ha perdido fuerza, vigor o resistencia.

Describes something that has been made less strong, powerful, or effective.

1. Reduced in strengthB1formal

   Having less physical strength or power than before.

   debilitado

   • The weakened patient could barely walk.
   • His muscles were weakened after months of inactivity.
   • The weakened structure collapsed under the weight.

   Sinónimoscrippleddebilitateddisabledexhaustedfeeblefrailimpairedworn-out

   Antónimosfortifiedpowerfulreinforcedstrengthenedstrong

2. Less effective or powerfulB1formal

   Having reduced effectiveness, influence, or intensity.

   debilitado

   • The weakened economy struggled to recover.
   • Her weakened argument failed to convince the jury.
   • The weakened signal made the call drop frequently.

   Sinónimoscrippleddebilitateddiluteddiminishedfadedimpairedreducedwaning

   Antónimosaugmentedempoweredfortifiedintensifiedinvigoratedreinforcedstrengthened

• 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