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weaken

The word “weaken” has 2 syllables: weak-en

It's pronounced as /ˈwiː.kən/

What is synonym and antonym for weaken?

In the thesaurus, “weaken” has 116 synonyms and 70 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for weaken along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for weaken

Antonyms for weaken

  • achieve
  • activate
  • aggravate
  • agitate
  • aid
  • animate
  • assist
  • augment
  • better
  • build up
  • clarify
  • clean
  • cleanse
  • compact
  • compliment
  • concentrate
  • condense
  • convalesce
  • decontaminate
  • develop
  • distil
  • distill
  • encourage
  • energize
  • enhance
  • enlarge
  • enrich
  • excite
  • expand
  • extend
  • fertilize
  • filter
  • flush
  • fortify
  • free
  • gain
  • grow
  • harden
  • help
  • improve
  • incite
  • increase
  • invigorate
  • lard
  • leach
  • pasteurize
  • praise
  • prolong
  • purge
  • purify
  • raise
  • rally
  • rebound
  • recover
  • recruit
  • recuperate
  • reenforce
  • refine
  • refresh
  • reinforce
  • rejuvenate
  • richen
  • rise
  • season
  • strengthen
  • succeed
  • supplement
  • toughen
  • vitalize
  • win

Meanings of weaken

  • verb
    1. To make weaker or less strong.
    2. To become weaker or less strong.

Example Sentences

  • Illness can quickly weaken the immune system.
  • The heavy rain began to weaken the structure of the old dam.
  • His resolve did not weaken despite the challenges.
  • Economic sanctions may weaken the country's economy.
  • Continuous arguments can weaken a relationship over time.

On this page you'll find 186 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to weaken, such as: abate, achieve, activate, adulterate, aggravate, agitate, aid.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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