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- Definition of weaken for English Language Learners. : to make (something or someone) weaker, less forceful, less effective, etc. : to become weaker, less forceful, less effective, etc.
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- noun deterioration, weakening. 1  recurrence star. 2  regression star. 3  recidivism star. 4  loss star. 5  return star. 6  reversion star. 7  lapse star. 8  setback star. 9  fall star. 10  repetition star. 11  retrogression star. 12  backsliding star. 13  fall from grace star. 14  worsening star. 15  turn for the worse star.
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strong strong. The adjective strong is used in a number of different ways to describe people. When you say that someone is strong, you usually mean that they have powerful muscles and the ability to lift or carry heavy objects.
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- The definition of a decline is a lessening or failing. 1  An example of decline is the collapse of the Roman Empire.  An example of decline is the quality of a glass of milk as it starts to sour over time.
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frail frail implies delicacy and slightness of constitution or structure. a frail teenager unable to enjoy sports fragile suggests frailty and brittleness unable to resist rough usage.
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vigor Vigor is defined as strength and health. An example of vigor is the vitality of a strong young man. vigor. vigor.
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- Definition of strong for English Language Learners. : 1  having great physical power and ability : having a lot of strength. : 2  not easy to break or damage. : 3  not sick or injured.
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Weakness Symptoms & Signs Weakness is a decrease in the strength in one or more muscles. In the strictest sense, the medical definition of weakness refers to loss of muscle strength, and this article is focused upon conditions that can result in a measurable loss of muscle function. Weakness may be generalized or may affect one muscle or muscle group exclusively.
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Weakness Symptoms & Signs Weakness is a decrease in the strength in one or more muscles. In the strictest sense, the medical definition of weakness refers to loss of muscle strength, and this article is focused upon conditions that can result in a measurable loss of muscle function. Weakness may be generalized or may affect one muscle or muscle group exclusively. Diseases of the neuromuscular system, injuries, metabolic diseases, and toxins can all cause of measurable muscle weakness. Signs and symptoms of weakness can include trouble doing daily tasks, such as grooming or writing or problems with gait and loss of balance.
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falter falter. 1  to move uncertainly or unsteadily; totter; stumble. 2  to stumble in speech; speak haltingly; stammer. 3  to act hesitantly; show uncertainty; waver; flinch: to falter under enemy fire. 4  to lose strength, certainty, etc.; weaken: the economy faltered.
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- inhibit definition: Inhibit is defined as to hold back or keep something from happening. (verb) An example of inhibit is locking a door to keep people from coming in....
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reinforce vb (tr) 1. to give added strength or support to. 2. to give added emphasis to; stress, support, or increase: his rudeness reinforced my determination. 3. (Military) to give added support to (a military force) by providing more men, supplies, etc.
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break Break means to divide by means of a blow, a collision, a pull, or the like: to break a chair, a leg, a strap. To crush is to subject to (usually heavy or violent) pressure so as to press out of shape or reduce to shapelessness or to small particles: to crush a beetle.
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- weak /wik/USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est. 1  liable to give way under pressure or strain:The walls are too weak to support the house. 2  lacking in strength or vigor; 3  lacking in force, intensity, or ability to produce an effect:a weak president.  lacking in logical or legal force:a weak argument.
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Asthenia: Definition, Symptoms, Treatment, Causes Asthenia or weakness is defined as a reduced strength which makes it difficult for an affected individual to be able to perform or finish a task. The weakness can be described either as true weakness or perceived weakness.
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sustain Sustain is defined as to support something or to endure a trial or hardship. 1  An example of sustain is for a foundation to support the house.  An example of sustain is to survive days without food or water.
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- strength definition, strength meaning | English dictionary. Search also in: Web News Encyclopedia Images. strength. n. 1 the state or quality of being physically or mentally strong. 2 the ability to withstand or exert great force, stress, or pressure. 3 something that is regarded as being beneficial or a source of power. their chief strength is technology. 4 potency, as of a drink, drug, etc.
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- On the other hand NDF, RFV, and DMI were affected by salinity and plantxsalinity interaction. But most Americans wishing to have such protection must turn to the private sector, and many simply cannot afford adequate or even any coverage (Kangas 1991; RFV 1999).
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attenuate verb. 1  The definition of attenuate is to weaken or reduce. An example of attenuate is to destroy many members of an opposing force. 2  Attenuate is defined as to reduce the strength of an electrical signal. To lower the amplitude of an electrical signal is an example of attenuate.
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- undermine. 1  wearstar. 2  clip one's wingsstar. 3  dig outstar. 4  eat awaystar. 5  hollow outstar. 6  knock the bottom out ofstar. 7  poke full of holesstar. 8  whittle awaystar.
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diminish Diminished definition, to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce. See more.
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break See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. 1. fracture, splinter, shiver. Break, crush, shatter, smash mean to reduce to parts, violently or by force. Break means to divide by means of a blow, a collision, a pull, or the like: to break a chair, a leg, a strap. To crush is to subject to (usually heavy or violent) pressure so as to press out of shape or reduce to shapelessness or to small particles: to crush a beetle.
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break Break definition, to smash, split, or divide into parts violently; reduce to pieces or fragments: He broke a vase. See more.
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- The essence of analytical chemistry, how-ever, is in developing new tools for solving problems, and in defining the type and quality of information available to other scientists. Chapter 4 introduces the statistical analy-sis of data.
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sag verb (used without object), sagged, sagging. 1. to sink or bend downward by weight or pressure, especially in the middle: The roof sags. to hang down unevenly; droop: Her skirt was sagging. to droop; hang loosely: His shoulders sagged. to yield through weakness, lack of effort, or the like: Our spirits began to sag.
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- undermine verb [T]. C2 to make someone less ​confident, less ​powerful, or less ​likely to ​succeed, or to make something ​weaker, often ​gradually: The ​president has ​accused two ​cabinet ​members of ​working ​secretly to undermine his ​position/him. Criticism just undermines ​their ​confidence.