weakening

verb

How many syllables in weakening?

There are 3 syllables in the word weakening.

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Divide weakening into syllables:

weak · en · ing

How to pronounce weakening:

Definition of weakening:

weakening (verb):: to make weak lessen the strength of

Synonyms for weakening:

atrophy

attenuation

debilitation

decay

decaying

declension

decline

degeneration

deterioration

downfall

ebbing

enervation

enfeeblement

exhaustion

fading

fall

loosening

relaxation

shift

slackening

transformation

transmutation

withering

Antonyms for weakening:

addition

amelioration

ascent

awakening

betterment

building

buildup

comeback

construction

convalescence

development

enkindling

envigoration

flourish

freshening

germination

growth

healing

improvement

increase

invigoration

mending

morality

rally

reanimation

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