weakened

• Qualifie ce qui a été rendu moins fort, moins puissant ou moins efficace, physiquement ou abstraitement.

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

1. Reduced in strengthB1formal

   Having less physical strength or power than before.

   affaibli

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

   Synonymescrippleddebilitateddisabledexhaustedfeeblefrailimpairedworn-out

   Antonymesfortifiedpowerfulreinforcedstrengthenedstrong

2. Less effective or powerfulB1formal

   Having reduced effectiveness, influence, or intensity.

   affaibli

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

   Synonymescrippleddebilitateddiluteddiminishedfadedimpairedreducedwaning

   Antonymesaugmentedempoweredfortifiedintensifiedinvigoratedreinforcedstrengthened

• Verbe désignant l'action de réduire la force, la puissance ou l'efficacité de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un, ou le fait de devenir moins fort.

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.

   Affaiblir (réduire la force ou le pouvoir)

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

   Synonymesattenuatecrippledebilitatediminishenervateenfeebleimpairreducesapundermine

   Antonymesempowerfortifyhardenreinforcestrengthen

2. Reduce intensity or forceB1formal

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

   affaiblir / atténuer

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

   Synonymesattenuatedilutediminishimpairlessenmitigatemoderatereducesaptemperthinundermine

   Antonymesfortifyintensifyreinforcestrengthen

3. Undermine or damageB2formal

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

   affaiblir

   • 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.

   Synonymescompromisedebilitatediminishenfeebleerodeimpairsapundermine

   Antonymesbolsterfortifyreinforcestrengthen