Definition of Weakening

1. Noun. Becoming weaker.


2. Adjective. Causing debilitation.
Exact synonyms: Debilitative, Enervating, Enfeebling
Similar to: Debilitating
Derivative terms: Debilitate

3. Noun. The act of reducing the strength of something.
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminution, Reduction, Step-down
Specialized synonyms: Wilt, Wilting, Dilution, Etiolation
Antonyms: Strengthening
Derivative terms: Weaken

4. Adjective. Moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker.
Similar to: Moderating

Definition of Weakening

1. weaken [v] - See also: weaken

Lexicographical Neighbors of Weakening

WBC
WbN
WbS
WDHA syndrome
WDLL
we
weak
weak
weak-hearted
weak-kneed
weak-minded
weaken
weakened
weakener
weakeners
weakening (current term)
weakens
weaker
weakest
weakfish
weakfish
weakfishes
weakhearted
weakish
weakishly
weaklier
weakliest
weakliness
weaklinesses
weakling

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