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Term: to be weakened

Description

To be weakened refers to a state or process where something or someone becomes less strong, less powerful, or less effective.

Examples

Verb (Sense 1): To become less strong or less powerful

Example: The boxer's punches seemed to be weakened after several rounds.

Example: His immune system started to be weakened due to lack of proper nutrients.

Verb (Sense 2): To become less effective or less efficient

Example: The painkiller's effect started to be weakened over time.

Example: The project's progress began to be weakened when key team members resigned.

Adjective: In a state of being weakened

Example: His weakened immune system made him susceptible to various diseases.

Example: The weakened bridge could no longer support heavy traffic.

Noun: The act or process of becoming weakened

Example: The constant exposure to extreme weather conditions caused the weakening of the building's structure.

Example: The weakened state of the economy was evident in the high unemployment rates.

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