enfraquecer
[ẽ.fra.ke.ˈser]
verb
to weaken
1. to make or become weak; to reduce in strength, intensity, or vigor
The illness weakened his body considerably.
A doença enfraqueceu seu corpo consideravelmente.
2. to diminish the power, influence, or effectiveness of something
The scandal weakened the government's credibility.
O escândalo enfraqueceu a credibilidade do governo.
3. to become feeble or less robust
His voice weakened as he aged.
Sua voz enfraqueceu com a idade.
Related Idioms & Phrases
enfraquecer a posição de alguém (to weaken someone's position)
enfraquecer os joelhos (one's knees weaken - from fear or emotion)
enfraquecer a resistência (to weaken resistance)
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