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Weakening Definition & Meaning

weakening
adjective
  1. causing debilitation
  2. moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker
noun
  1. becoming weaker
  2. the act of reducing the strength of something

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Frequently asked questions

What does weakening mean?
causing debilitation moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker becoming weaker the act of reducing the strength of something
What part of speech is weakening?
Weakening is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does weakening have?
Weakening has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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