1. to reduce the strength, intensity, or rigor of requirements or claims
The union decided to weaken demands in order to reach a compromise with management.
O sindicato decidiu enfraquecer as exigências para chegar a um acordo com a administração.
2. to make less forceful or assertive in presenting conditions or requirements
The government was forced to weaken demands after international pressure.
O governo foi forçado a enfraquecer as exigências após pressão internacional.