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weakened

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weak·en  (wkn)
tr. & intr.v. weak·ened, weak·en·ing, weak·ens
To make or become weak or weaker.
weaken·er n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.weakened - impaired by diminution
diminished, lessened, vitiated
impaired - diminished in strength, quality, or utility; "impaired eyesight"
2.weakened - made weak or weaker
weak - wanting in physical strength; "a weak pillar"
3.weakened - reduced in strength; "the faded tones of an old recording"
attenuate, attenuated, faded
decreased, reduced - made less in size or amount or degree
4.weakened - mixed with water; "sold cut whiskey"; "a cup of thinned soup"
thinned, cut
dilute, diluted - reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity; "diluted alcohol"; "a dilute solution"; "dilute acetic acid"
5.weakened - damaged inanimate objects or their value
hurt
damaged - harmed or injured or spoiled; "I won't buy damaged goods"; "the storm left a wake of badly damaged buildings"


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Many lusty blows, much more pleasant as well as easy to have seen, than to read or describe, were given on both sides: at last a violent fall, in which Jones had thrown his knees into Thwackum's breast, so weakened the latter, that victory had been no longer dubious, had not Blifil, who had now recovered his strength, again renewed the fight, and by engaging with Jones, given the parson a moment's time to shake his ears, and to regain his breath.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
I sat upon the mountain-side and watched A tiny barque that skimmed across the lake, Drifting, like human destiny upon A world of hidden peril; then she sailed From out my ken, and mingled with the blue Of skies unfathomed, while the great round sun Weakened towards the waves.
A Lute of Jade by Cranmer-Byng, L. View in context
Suspense must have weakened my nerves in some strange way.
No Name by Collins, Wilkie View in context
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