Definición y significado de weakening

weakening (n.)

1.serious weakening and loss of energy

2.a change downward"there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided" "there was a sharp drop-off in sales"

3.the act of reducing the strength of something

4.becoming weaker

weakening (adj.)

1.moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker

2.causing debilitation

weaken (v. trans.)

1.make weak"Life in the camp drained him"

weaken (v.)

1.become weaker"The prisoner's resistance weakened after seven days"

2.lessen the strength of"The fever weakened his body"

3.reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of"de-escalate a crisis"

4.lessen in force or effect"soften a shock" "break a fall"

5.destroy property or hinder normal operations"The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"