Weakening: meaning, definitions and examples

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weakening

[ ˈwiːkənɪŋ ]

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in a relationship

The act of becoming less strong or intense, especially in a relationship.

Synonyms

deterioration, diminishment

Examples of usage

The weakening of their bond was evident in their lack of communication.
The weakening of trust between them led to the end of their relationship.

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health

The action of making something or someone weaker in health or strength.

Synonyms

diminish, lessen, sap

Examples of usage

The illness was weakening her day by day.
The medication was meant to weaken the virus in his body.

Translations

Translations of the word "weakening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfraquecimento

🇮🇳 कमज़ोरी

🇩🇪 Schwächung

🇮🇩 pelemahan

🇺🇦 послаблення

🇵🇱 osłabienie

🇯🇵 弱体化 (じゃくたいか)

🇫🇷 affaiblissement

🇪🇸 debilitación

🇹🇷 zayıflama

🇰🇷 약화

🇸🇦 إضعاف

🇨🇿 oslabení

🇸🇰 oslabenie

🇨🇳 减弱 (jiǎnruò)

🇸🇮 oslabitev

🇮🇸 veiking

🇰🇿 әлсірету

🇬🇪 დასუსტება

🇦🇿 zəifləmə

🇲🇽 debilitación

Word origin

The word 'weakening' originated from the verb 'weaken', which dates back to the early 16th century. The base of the word is 'weak', which has Old English and Germanic roots. Over time, 'weakening' has been used to describe the process of becoming less strong or intense, whether in physical, emotional, or other contexts.

See also: weak, weaken, weakened, weaker, weakling, weakly, weakness, weaknesses.