weakening

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

ruОписывает процесс становления менее сильным, мощным или эффективным.esDescribe el proceso de volverse menos fuerte, poderoso o eficaz, o que causa esa pérdida de fuerza.frDécrit le processus de devenir moins fort, moins puissant ou moins efficace.deBeschreibt den Vorgang, schwächer, weniger mächtig oder weniger wirksam zu werden; auch etwas, das eine Schwächung bewirkt.ptDescreve o processo de se tornar menos forte, poderoso ou eficaz.zh形容某事物正变得不那么强大、有力或有效的过程。arيصف عملية أو حالة أصبح فيها الشيء أقل قوة أو تأثيرًا أو فعالية. ويُستخدم أيضًا للدلالة على إضعاف الغير أو إضعاف الذات.

1. Causing debilitation B2 formal

   Tending to make someone or something physically or structurally weaker.

   • 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.

   ruОслабляющийesdebilitantefraffaiblissantdeSchwächendptEnfraquecedorzh使衰弱的arمُضْعِف

   Synonymes: debilitatingdrainingenervatingenfeeblingexhaustingincapacitating

   Antonymes: invigoratingstrengthening

2. Moderating pain or sorrow C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСмягчающийesque alivia el dolor o la penafradoucissantdeLinderndptAtenuantezh缓解疼痛的arمُسَكِّن

   Synonymes: comfortingeasingpalliativesoothing

• more weakening comparative form
• most weakening superlative form

indénombrable

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс или действие, в результате которого что-то становится менее сильным, мощным или эффективным, или действие по уменьшению силы чего-либо.esSustantivo que denota el proceso o acción por el cual algo se vuelve menos fuerte, poderoso o eficaz, o la acción de reducir la fuerza de algo.frNom désignant le processus ou l'action par lequel quelque chose devient moins fort, moins puissant ou moins efficace, ainsi que l'état qui en résulte, ou l'action de réduire la force de quelque chose.deSubstantiv, 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.ptSubstantivo que designa o processo ou ação de tornar-se menos forte, poderoso ou eficaz, ou a ação de reduzir a força, a intensidade ou a eficácia de algo.zh指使某物变得不那么强大、有力或有效的动作或过程，也指力量或效力减弱的状态。arاسم يدل على عملية أو فعل يصبح به الشيء أقل قوة أو ضعفًا أو فعالية، أو فعل تقليل قوة شيء ما.

1. Process of becoming weaker B2 formal

   The gradual loss of strength, power, or intensity.

   • 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.

   ruОслаблениеesdebilitamientofraffaiblissementdeAbschwächungptEnfraquecimentozh减弱arالضعف

   Synonymes: attenuationdebilitationdeclinedeteriorationenervationfadingflaggingimpairmentsubsidingwaning

   Antonymes: fortificationintensificationreinforcementstrengthening

2. Act of reducing strength B2 formal

   The deliberate action of making something less strong or effective.

   • 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.

   ruОслаблениеesdebilitamientofraffaiblissementdeAbschwächungptEnfraquecimentozh削弱arإضعاف

   Synonymes: attenuationdebilitationenervationimpairmentreduction

   Antonymes: empowermentfortificationreinforcementstrengthening

• weakenings plural form
• weakenings' possessive plural form
• weakening's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по уменьшению силы, мощи или эффективности.esVerbo 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.frVerbe 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.deVerb, das angibt, dass die Stärke, Kraft oder Wirksamkeit von etwas verringert wird; auch intransitiv verwendet, um auszudrücken, dass jemand oder etwas selbst schwächer wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir a força, o poder ou a eficácia de algo ou alguém; também pode significar tornar-se mais fraco.zh动词，表示使某事物在力量、强度、效力或影响力上减少或变弱；也可表示变得虚弱或衰落。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقليل القوة أو الشدة أو الفعالية، أو على صيرورة الشيء ضعيفًا.

1. Reduce strength or power B1 formal

   To make something less strong, powerful, or effective.

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

   ruОслабитьesdebilitarfrAffaiblir (réduire la force ou le pouvoir)deSchwächenptEnfraquecerzh削弱arإضعاف

   Synonymes: attenuatecrippledebilitatediminishenervateenfeebleimpairreducesapundermine

   Antonymes: empowerfortifyhardenreinforcestrengthen

2. Reduce intensity or force B1 formal

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

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

   ruОслабитьesDebilitarfraffaiblir / atténuerdeAbschwächenptEnfraquecerzh削弱arإضعاف

   Synonymes: attenuatedilutediminishimpairlessenmitigatemoderatereducesaptemperthinundermine

   Antonymes: fortifyintensifyreinforcestrengthen

3. Undermine or damage B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОслабитьesDebilitar o socavarfraffaiblirdeschwächenptEnfraquecerzh削弱arإضعاف وتقويض

   Synonymes: compromisedebilitatediminishenfeebleerodeimpairsapundermine

   Antonymes: bolsterfortifyreinforcestrengthen

• weakened past participle
• weakened past simple
• weakening present participle
• weakens third person singular