WEAKENED
Dictionary entry overview: What does weakened mean? • WEAKENED (adjective)
The adjective WEAKENED has 5 senses:
1. impaired by diminution
2. made weak or weaker
3. reduced in strength
4. mixed with water
5. damaged inanimate objects or their value
Familiarity information: WEAKENED used as an adjective is common.
Dictionary entry details
• WEAKENED (adjective)
Meaning:
Impaired by diminution
Synonyms:
diminished; lessened; vitiated; weakened
Similar:
impaired (diminished in strength, quality, or utility)
Meaning:
Made weak or weaker
Similar:
weak (having little physical or spiritual strength)
Meaning:
Reduced in strength
Synonyms:
attenuate; faded; attenuated; weakened
Context example:
the faded tones of an old recording
Similar:
decreased; reduced (made less in size or amount or degree)
Meaning:
Mixed with water
Synonyms:
thinned; weakened; cut
Context examples:
sold cut whiskey / a cup of thinned soup
Similar:
dilute; diluted (reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity)
Meaning:
Damaged inanimate objects or their value
Synonyms:
hurt; weakened
Similar:
damaged (harmed or injured or spoiled)
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