Weakening

/ˈwiːkənɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of becoming weaker.

The weakening of the economy has raised concerns among investors.

A reduction in strength or effectiveness.

The report highlighted the weakening of the organization's overall performance.

verb

The act of making or becoming weaker.

The prolonged drought is weakening the crops in the field.

To diminish in strength, intensity, or effectiveness.

The medication gradually began to weaken the pain.

To lessen the force of something.

The constant criticism was slowly weakening her self-esteem.

Derived from the verb 'weaken', combining 'weak' with the suffix '-ening' to indicate the process.

weakening economy

A diminishing economic situation affecting productivity and growth.

weakening resolve

A decrease in determination or strength of will.

weakening position

A situation where someone's or something's authority or influence is decreasing.

weak

Having little strength or force.

weaken

To make or become weaker.

frail

Weak and delicate.

Feeling rundown or under the weather.

After the flu, I'm still feeling a bit weakening.

Used to describe someone who is not as tough as they used to be.

Ever since the injury, he's been kind of weakening.