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weaken

[/ˈwiːkən/]
verb
enfraquecer
1. to make or become weak or weaker in strength, power, or intensity
The storm weakened as it moved inland.
A tempestade enfraqueceu quando se moveu para o interior.
2. to reduce the force, effect, or authority of something
The new evidence weakens their argument.
A nova evidência enfraquece o argumento deles.
3. to become less firm or determined in resolve
His resolve weakened after hearing her plea.
Sua determinação enfraqueceu após ouvir o apelo dela.
Synonyms
diminishreduceunderminedebilitatesapimpair
Antonyms
strengthenfortifyreinforcebolsterenhance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enfraquecer
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
enfraquecer
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
enfraquecer
standard usage
Portugal
enfraquecer
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

weaken at the knees
weaken someone's position
weaken the case
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