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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

drooping, flagging, limping

regression, relapse, setback

Near Antonyms of weakening

invigoration, strengthening

rejuvenation, rejuvenescence

Antonyms of weakening

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

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