depress |
weaken |
Synonyms |
Depress is a synonym of weaken.
As verbs the difference between depress and weaken
is that
depress is to press down while
weaken is to make weaker.
weaken |
soothe |
Related terms |
Weaken is a related term of soothe.
In lang=en terms the difference between weaken and soothe
is that
weaken is to become weaker while
soothe is to bring comfort or relief.
As verbs the difference between weaken and soothe
is that
weaken is to make weaker while
soothe is (obsolete) to prove true; verify; confirm as true.
weaken |
assuage |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between weaken and assuage
is that
weaken is to make weaker while
assuage is to pacify or soothe (someone).
weaken |
anaesthetise |
Related terms |
Weaken is a related term of anaesthetise.
As verbs the difference between weaken and anaesthetise
is that
weaken is to make weaker while
anaesthetise is .
moderate |
weaken |
Related terms |
Moderate is a related term of weaken.
In lang=en terms the difference between moderate and weaken
is that
moderate is to act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise while
weaken is to become weaker.
As verbs the difference between moderate and weaken
is that
moderate is to reduce the excessiveness of (something) while
weaken is to make weaker.
As an adjective moderate
is not excessive; acting in moderation.
As a noun moderate
is one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.
shrink |
weaken |
In transitive terms the difference between shrink and weaken
is that
shrink is to draw back; to withdraw while
weaken is to make weaker.
In intransitive terms the difference between shrink and weaken
is that
shrink is to cower or flinch while
weaken is to become weaker.
As a noun shrink
is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
weaken |
en |
As a verb weaken
is to make weaker.
As a noun en is
english.
As a preposition en is
Used in various phrases borrowed from French or formed as if borrowed from French (see "Derived terms" below).As an initialism EN is
Nicomachean Ethics
weaken | muffle | Related terms |
Weaken is a related term of muffle.
In lang=en terms the difference between weaken and muffle
is that
weaken is to become weaker while
muffle is to mute or deaden (a sound etc).
As verbs the difference between weaken and muffle
is that
weaken is to make weaker while
muffle is to wrap (a person, face etc) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with
up .
As a noun muffle is
anything that mutes or deadens sound.
deaden | weaken | Synonyms |
In transitive terms the difference between deaden and weaken
is that
deaden is to make soundproof while
weaken is to make weaker.
In intransitive terms the difference between deaden and weaken
is that
deaden is to become less lively; to diminish (by itself) while
weaken is to become weaker.
vitalized | weaken |
As verbs the difference between vitalized and weaken
is that
vitalized is (
vitalize) while
weaken is to make weaker.
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