Weakening: meaning, definitions and examples
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weakening
[ ˈwiːkənɪŋ ]
in a relationship
The act of becoming less strong or intense, especially in a relationship.
Synonyms
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.
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
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,479, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 10476 loneliness
- 10477 spectator
- 10478 porosity
- 10479 weakening
- 10480 unwanted
- 10481 obligatory
- 10482 appreciably
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