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weaken Meaning in Japanese (weaken 英語 意味)

弱める, 弱る
弱める in English:weaken
Phonetic:よわめる
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weaken の日本語の意味は「弱める, 弱る」です。 (何かや誰かをより弱く、効果的でなく、または力をなくさせる。)

Definitions of Weaken

  1. 1
    verb
    弱める

    To make something or someone less strong, effective, or powerful.

    何かや誰かをより弱く、効果的でなく、または力をなくさせる。

  2. 2
    verb
    弱る

    To become less strong or healthy.

    より弱く、または健康でなくなる。

  3. 3
    verb
    弱める

    To reduce the force or effectiveness of an argument, resolve, or position.

    議論、決意、または立場を弱める、または効果を減らす。

Example Sentences

“The long illness began to weaken her immune system.”

長い病気は彼女の免疫システムを弱め始めた。

“His arguments were designed to weaken the opposition's stance.”

彼の議論は反対派の立場を弱めるように設計されていた。

“Lack of sleep can weaken your concentration.”

睡眠不足はあなたの集中力を弱める可能性がある。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

enfeebledebilitateundermineattenuate

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

strengthenfortifyreinforceboost

Inflected Word Forms

past participleweakened
present participleweakening
nounweakness
adjectiveweak

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

weaken one's resolveexpression

To make someone less determined or firm in their decision.

weaken the argumentcollocation

To make an argument less convincing or valid.

weaken the economycollocation

To cause the economy to become less robust or stable.