ASTHENIC Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

asthenic

adjective

as-ˈthe-nik

Definition of asthenic

as in weak

lacking bodily strength resistance training can benefit the asthenic individual

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Still, the opposite tack—sanctions and isolation—has neither made the Iranian regime weaker nor made its behavior better.

— Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
And it should never be used to paper over weak management, chronic overload, or unresolved conflict.

— Rick Tollakson, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of weak

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The bacterium can also lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious complication that is more common in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, according to the release.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
While anyone can get sick, young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

Definition of weakened

Adjective

Lei's team propose that this glitch either strengthened or reoriented, or both, the magnetic field of the Blue Eye Pulsar sufficiently to trigger radio emissions, or at least make feeble radio waves that were already there detectable.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 6 July 2026
Gin up such a feeble procedural explanation for the sudden reversal that the entire sporting globe becomes incensed over the garbage-y scent of an inside job.

— Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

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