Top synonyms for “weaken”: break, counteract, countermine, damp, dampen, de-escalate, sabotage, soften, and 3 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)become weaker“The prisoner's resistance weakened after seven days”
- (verb)lessen the strength of“The fever weakened his body”
- (verb)reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of“de-escalate a crisis”
- (verb)lessen in force or effect“soften a shock”
- (verb)destroy property or hinder normal operations“The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "weaken"?
Common synonyms for "weaken" include break, counteract, countermine, damp, dampen, de-escalate. Our thesaurus lists 11 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "weaken"?
Antonyms for "weaken" include strengthen. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "weaken" mean?
become weaker Example: "The prisoner's resistance weakened after seven days"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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