1. The process of becoming weak or making something weak
The weakening of the economy affected millions of people.
O enfraquecimento da economia afetou milhões de pessoas.
2. A reduction in strength, power, or intensity
There was a weakening in his resolve after hearing the bad news.
Houve um enfraquecimento em sua determinação depois de ouvir as más notícias.
3. Present participle of weaken; currently making or becoming weaker
The storm is weakening as it moves inland.
A tempestade está enfraquecendo conforme se move para o interior.