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Weakening Common

Weakening has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

becoming weaker

"The constant rain has left the old bridge walls weakening, making them unsafe for traffic."

2

the act of reducing the strength of something

"The constant rain was causing a worrying weakening in the foundation of the old bridge."

3

An instance or process of loss of strength.

"After weeks of illness, his voice showed a clear sign of weakening as he struggled to finish the simple greeting."

Verb
1

present participle of weaken

"The constant rain was weakening the old wooden bridge, so the construction crew had to close it immediately for safety."

Adjective
1

causing debilitation

"The prolonged fever left him in a state of weakening, making it impossible for him to stand without support."

2

moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker

"The gentle breeze had a weakening effect on her grief as she watched the sunset."

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