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weakening

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of weakening

a gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body

  • the all-too-apparent weakening of our grandfather was hard on our mother
Synonyms of weakening

debilitation, decay, decaying, declension, decline, degeneration, descent, deterioration, ebbing, enfeeblement
Words Related to weakening

atrophy

exhaustion

drooping, flagging, limping

regression, relapse, setback
Near Antonyms of weakening

invigoration, strengthening

progress

rejuvenation, rejuvenescence
Antonyms of weakening

comeback, improvement, rally, recovery, recuperation, rehabilitation, revitalization, snapback

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