weakened; weakening
; weakens
ˈwēk-niŋ,
ˈwē-kə-
; weakens
1
: to make weak : lessen the strength of
2
: to reduce in intensity or effectiveness
: to become weak
Examples of weaken in a Sentence
The disease weakens the immune system.
Some are concerned that the increase in taxes will weaken the economy.
The beams had been weakened by water damage.
efforts to weaken environmental laws
The recent setbacks have not weakened our resolve.
These kinds of contradictions weaken your argument.
The disease causes the immune system to weaken.
The dollar has continued to weaken against the euro.
Lower interest rates have weakened the dollar.
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Why phantom dark energy would have transitioned into a weakening form two-thirds of the way into the universe's history is a complete mystery.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2025
In addition, corrosive fumes from cleaning supplies such as bleach and ammonia can also damage plumbing and/or weaken cabinets.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
When estrogen levels drop—such as during menopause—bones can weaken.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
Consumers are ‘trying to muscle through’ Consumer spending has increased with each subsequent quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, despite worsening sentiment and weakening consumer confidence, per The Conference Board’s monthly survey.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2025
In addition, corrosive fumes from cleaning supplies such as bleach and ammonia can also damage plumbing and/or weaken cabinets.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
When estrogen levels drop—such as during menopause—bones can weaken.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
Consumers are ‘trying to muscle through’ Consumer spending has increased with each subsequent quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, despite worsening sentiment and weakening consumer confidence, per The Conference Board’s monthly survey.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for weaken
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“Weaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weaken. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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