ETIOLATED Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

etiolated

verb

past tense of etiolate

as in weakened

to diminish the physical strength of the long, stressful days and sleepless nights gradually etiolated him

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Whichever one remains standing will be wounded and weakened, and the human forces can then finish that monster off.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
From May through August, when technology weakened, other sectors stepped up, allowing RSP to continue higher and eventually reach the upside target from its own inverse head-and-shoulders pattern.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of weakened

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The Dolphins spent the week practicing for Sunday in Napa and played much of the second half as if hungover -- until the late 77-yard touchdown pass-play from Malik Willis to Ryan Miller softened the blow of the final score a bit.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
In China, public sentiment about AI is less openly hostile and some of its major benefits in areas such as healthcare have softened people’s attitudes.

— Rana Mitter, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of softened

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Such litigation should only be considered as a last resort once all other reasonable options have been exhausted.

— Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
The talent team is exhausted, the hiring leader is frustrated and great candidates lose interest or withdraw.

— Jamie Savage, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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