weakening
English Thesaurus
1. the act of reducing the strength of something (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | wilt, wilting, |
| definition | : | causing to become limp or drooping (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | dilution, |
| definition | : | weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | etiolation, |
| definition | : | the act of weakening by stunting the growth or development of something (noun.act) |
2. becoming weaker (noun.event)
| hyponym | : | atrophy, withering, |
| definition | : | any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | downfall, fall, |
| definition | : | a sudden decline in strength or number or importance (noun.event) |
3. moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker (adj.all)
| similar | : | moderating, |
| definition | : | lessening in intensity or strength (adj.all) |
4. causing debilitation (adj.all)
| similar | : | debilitating, |
| definition | : | impairing the strength and vitality (adj.all) |
5. the act of reducing the strength of something (noun.act)
| antonym | : | strengthening, |
| definition | : | the act of increasing the strength of something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | weaken, |
| definition | : | lessen the strength of (verb.change) |
6. becoming weaker (noun.event)
| derivation | : | weaken, |
| definition | : | become weaker (verb.change) |
7. causing debilitation (adj.all)
8. the act of reducing the strength of something (noun.act)
| antonym | : | strengthening, |
| definition | : | the act of increasing the strength of something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | weaken, |
| definition | : | lessen the strength of (verb.change) |
9. becoming weaker (noun.event)
| derivation | : | weaken, |
| definition | : | become weaker (verb.change) |
10. causing debilitation (adj.all)
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