weaken — to make or become less strong, powerful, or effective
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become less strong, powerful, or effective
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwiːkən/
Korean meaning: 약화시키다, 약해지다
Korean pronunciation: 위-큰 (강세: 위)
Example Sentences
- Too much Netflix binge-watching can weaken your willpower to exercise.
- The storm began to weaken as it moved inland.
- His excuse was so ridiculous that it actually weakened his credibility.
weaken
VERB//ˈwiːkən//
to make or become less strong, powerful, or effective
Continuous pressure begins to weaken the bridge.
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Repeated force can weaken what once seemed strong.
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Origin
From Old Norse 'veikr' meaning weak, combined with the English suffix '-en' which creates verbs meaning 'to make or become.' The root 'weak' entered English through Scandinavian languages during the Viking era.
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“Too much Netflix binge-watching can weaken your willpower to exercise.”
“The storm began to weaken as it moved inland.”
“His excuse was so ridiculous that it actually weakened his credibility.”
“Regular exercise can help prevent muscles from weakening with age.”
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