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weakened Definition


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weaken
verb weakened, weakening
    tr & intr
    1. To make or become weaker.
      Thesaurus: abate, diminish, lessen, fade, thin, mitigate, undermine, emasculate, reduce, water down; Antonym: strengthen.
    intr
    2. To yield to pressure or persuasion.
Derivative: weakener
noun
    Etymology: 16c.



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