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Synonyms for weakened


Grammar : Adj
Spell : wee-kuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwi kən

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Définition of weakened

Origin :
  • 1520s, from weak + -en (1). The earlier verb was simply weak (late 14c.). Related: Weakened; weakening.
  • adj tired
  • adj injured
Example sentences :
  • It was the boy's weakened condition that was turning her revenge into tragedy.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Since my health has been weakened, I believe I have acquired more conscience.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Perhaps it was his unquestionable distress that weakened her.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Like a torrent they swept down upon the cowed, weakened Mercutians.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • I have had some practice, but illness has so weakened me that I have given up the forest.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • The digestive organs are weakened by illness, and should not be unduly taxed.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • She, was as diminutive and weakened as he was ponderous and heavy.
  • Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl
  • Meanwhile she weakened and faded day by day, despite all the care with which she was surrounded.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • It was a show-down and, bulldog fighter though he was, Jasper Swope weakened.
  • Extract from : « Hidden Water » by Dane Coolidge
  • Then, when all would have been weakened by the war, Germany would step in and take the spoils.
  • Extract from : « War Letters of a Public-School Boy » by Paul Jones.

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