weaken

Zayıflatmak, zayıflamak

To make or become less strong, powerful, or effective.

• The storm began to weaken as it moved inland.
• His illness weakened his immune system.
• The scandal weakened public confidence in the government.
• Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation can weaken the molecular bonds in synthetic polymers, leading to material degradation.
• Economic sanctions are designed to weaken a government's capacity to finance military operations without directly engaging in armed conflict.
• Antibiotic resistance develops when bacterial populations evolve mechanisms that weaken the effectiveness of conventional drug treatments.

Eş anlamlılar: diminish, undermine, debilitate, enfeeble, reduce, impair

Zıt anlamlılar: strengthen, fortify, reinforce, bolster, intensify, enhance