Scrabble & Words with friends points
- weakens is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
- weakens is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
- weakens is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15
Definition of weakens
- lessen in force or effect (verb)
Synonyms
- break
- damp
- dampen
- soften
- reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of (verb)
Synonyms
- de-escalate
- step down
- destroy property or hinder normal operations (verb)
Synonyms
- counteract
- countermine
- sabotage
- subvert
- undermine
- become weaker (verb)
Examples
- The prisoner's resistance weakened after seven days
- lessen the strength of (verb)
Examples
- The fever weakened his body
See definition of weakens in Merriam Webster