weaken
/ˈwiːkən/
weak · en
ˈwiːk · ən
English Definition
v. to make or become less strong
Significado en Español
debilitar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm suy yếu
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “weaken”:
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A
debilitate
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B
strengthen
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C
fortify
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D
reinforce
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A — debilitate.
“weaken” means v. to make or become less strong
Common questions about “weaken”
What does “weaken” mean?
weaken — v. to make or become less strong. In Chinese: 削弱，变弱.
How do you pronounce “weaken”?
weaken is pronounced /ˈwiːkən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: weak · en.
Is “weaken” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. weaken appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
