Meaning & use
Weakening
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Becoming or making something less strong, powerful, or effective.
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The medication is aimed at weakening the virus before it can spread.
His grip was weakening as he clung to the ledge.
A note on using this word
"Weakening" can describe physical strength, as in a weakening grip, or abstract things like a weakening economy or a weakening argument.
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Words with an opposite meaning
strengtheningreinforcing
Another way to use it
2. noun
The process of becoming less strong or effective.
Analysts pointed to the weakening of the currency as a sign of economic trouble.
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