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enfraquece

[ẽ.fra.kˈe.sə]
verb
weakens
1. third person singular present indicative of enfraquecer; to make weak or weaker; to reduce strength or vigor
The illness weakens his body.
A doença enfraquece seu corpo.
2. to diminish in intensity, effect, or influence
This argument weakens their position.
Este argumento enfraquece a posição deles.
3. to lose strength or become weak (reflexive form: enfraquece-se)
His resolve weakens with time.
Sua determinação se enfraquece com o tempo.
Synonyms
debilitaenfraqueciafragilizadiminuireduz
Antonyms
fortalecereforçaintensificarobustece

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enfraquece
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
enfraquece
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

enfraquece a vontade
enfraquece os ânimos
enfraquece o espírito
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