Synonyms of weakens

weakens

verb

present tense third-person singular of weaken

1

as in softens

to diminish the physical strength of

weeks of hardship in the desert had greatly weakened them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• softens
• debilitates
• hurts
• injures
• wastes
• saps
• exhausts
• enfeebles
• enervates
• paralyzes
• depletes
• impairs
• tires
• damages
• depresses
• cripples
• disables
• prostrates
• incapacitates
• impoverishes
• harms
• devitalizes
• etiolates
• hamstrings
• grinds (down)
• invalids
• wears out
• unmans
• wears down
• lays up
• washes out
• breaks down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strengthens
• fortifies
• energizes
• invigorates
• rejuvenates
• recruits
• hardens
• vitalizes
• seasons
• toughens
• beefs (up)

2

as in fades

to lose bodily strength or vigor

the bodybuilder weakened once she eased off on her workouts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fades
• sags
• fails
• goes
• deteriorates
• sinks
• decays
• droops
• lags
• wilts
• languishes
• withers
• wastes (away)
• flags
• rots
• emaciates
• yields
• breaks down
• wears out
• degenerates
• runs down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recovers
• recuperates
• rebounds
• rallies
• gains
• convalesces

3

as in dilutes

to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances

weakened the juice with too much water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dilutes
• infects
• thins
• pollutes
• cuts
• loads
• manipulates
• extends
• poisons
• adulterates
• degrades
• dirties
• taints
• waters down
• spoils
• contaminates
• corrupts
• laces
• sullies
• debases
• misrepresents
• soils
• cheapens
• defiles
• attenuates
• falsifies
• sophisticates
• tempers
• qualifies
• moderates
• tampers (with)
• befouls
• fouls
• counterfeits
• spikes
• doctors
• envenoms
• fudges
• fakes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strengthens
• enriches
• reinforces
• fortifies
• augments
• fertilizes
• improves
• supplements
• enhances
• purifies
• clarifies
• refines
• cleans
• richens
• cleanses
• distills
• filters
• leaches
• purges
• flushes
• lards
• condenses
• concentrates
• betters
• decontaminates
• compacts
• pasteurizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of weakens

Even if Korea can maintain 2% economic growth over the next two decades, consumption growth gradually weakens and eventually turns negative, according to Goldman’s long-term modeling. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

As that frozen ground warms and ice inside thaws, the cement weakens, and slopes that stood for thousands of years can lose their grip. — Umesh Haritashya, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2026

Siegel noted that measles weakens the immune system and increases the risk of pneumonia, which can stem from measles itself or from a secondary bacterial infection. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Employment has been a mostly resilient area of the economy even as stubborn inflation continues to squeeze businesses and households, while consumer confidence weakens. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Nike and Dick's Sporting Goods are likely to struggle near term as the footwear market weakens, according to Truist Securities. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

The use of noble language to describe a process that weakens constitutional guardrails only widens the disconnect between words and actions. — Yuripzy Morgan, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

The erosion of those countries’ industrial capacity ultimately weakens their ability to compete with and resist China economically, diplomatically, and militarily. — Bill Cassidy, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2026

The ridge weakens slightly towards the end of the week, and there is just a slim 10% chance of showers by Friday. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026