LEARNit Dictionary

weaken

verb
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1
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to make somebody/something less strong or powerful; to become less strong or powerful
ضعیف کردن, تضعیف کردن, ناتوان کردن, سست کردن, بی‌قدرت کردن
2
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to make something less physically strong; to become less physically strong
ضعیف کردن, سست کردن, تضعیف کردن, ناتوان ساختن
The explosion had weakened the building's foundations.
His health was weakened by overwork.
She felt her legs weaken.
3
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to become or make somebody become less determined or certain about something
تضعیف کردن, سست کردن, متزلزل کردن
You must not agree to do it. Don't weaken.
Nothing could weaken his resolve to continue.
4
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to become less strong
ضعیف شدن, تضعیف کردن, افت کردن
The storm eventually weakened.
5
to become less strong; to make a currency or economy less strong
تضعیف کردن, ضعیف شدن, سست کردن, کاهش قدرت دادن
The dollar has weakened against the euro.
measures that could weaken the economy
opposite strengthen