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Dictionary definition for: Weaken

1. (v) lessen the strength of; "The fever weakened his body"

2. (v) become weaker; "The prisoner''s resistance weakened after seven days"

3. (v) destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"

4. (v) reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of; "de-escalate a crisis"

5. (v) lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock" "break a fall"

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