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weaken Synonyms
Another word for weaken
Choosing another word for weaken depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To make or become less strong in physical power, structural integrity, authority, or effectiveness.
Usage Example
"Years of harsh coastal weather had begun to enfeeble the old wooden pier."
Strongest
enfeeble
debilitate
Strong
undermine
impair
sap
enervate
devitalize
cripple
• verb (Context 2)
To become less intense, severe, or resolute; to waver in determination or conviction.
Usage Example
"The storm is expected to diminish considerably once it moves inland over the mountains."
Strongest
diminish
Strong
subside
wane
abate
die down
falter
waver
relent
dwindle
fade
• verb (Context 3)
To decline in market value, exchange rate, or purchasing power (especially of a currency, stock, or economy).
Usage Example
"The national currency continued to depreciate against major foreign benchmarks throughout the third quarter."
Strongest
depreciate
Strong
slump
decline
slip
soften
drop
fall
Opposites of weaken
The opposite of weaken shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
strengthen
intensify
appreciate
fortify
reinforce
rally
bolster
rebound
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Weaken. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/weaken