weaken
ослабевать
become less strong
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weaken usage examples
As the sun goes down, the sunlight will weaken and the air will start to feel cooler.
Когда солнце садится, солнечный свет будет ослабевать, и воздух начнёт казаться прохладнее.
After several days of heavy rain, the river's current will weaken by the afternoon.
После нескольких дней сильных дождей течение реки к вечеру будет ослабевать.
weaken synonyms
The storm weakened the roof supports.
The scandal diminished his reputation.
Taking breaks can lessen stress.
подрывать, ослаблять постепенно, особенно авторитет, позицию или фундамент
His constant criticism undermined her confidence.
Long working hours sapped his energy.
разъедать, размывать, постепенно уменьшать (букв. и перен.)
Repeated scandals eroded public trust.
The storm finally abated.
After the surgery, the swelling subsided.
убывать, ослабевать постепенно (о власти, влиянии, интересе); поэтически применимо к Луне
His interest in the project waned over time.
She loosened the screws to remove the panel.
The policy was relaxed after the crisis passed.
повреждать, ухудшать функцию или способность
Loud noise can impair hearing.
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What does weaken mean?
become less strong
How do you pronounce weaken?
weaken is pronounced as /ˈwiːkən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is weaken used in a sentence?
As the sun goes down, the sunlight will weaken and the air will start to feel cooler. Translation: Когда солнце садится, солнечный свет будет ослабевать, и воздух начнёт казаться прохладнее.
Is weaken part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, weaken (ослабевать) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is weaken part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, weaken (ослабевать) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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