weakening

Definitions

The act or process of becoming less strong, intense, or effective.

A reduction in the power, influence, or structural integrity of something.

Examples

The constant rain is weakening the structural integrity of the old bridge.

She felt a gradual weakening of her resolve as the argument continued.

Economic experts are concerned about the weakening of the national currency.

Synonyms

diminishing fading waning draining enervating diluting attenuating

Antonyms

strengthening fortifying reinforcing invigorating bolstering energizing intensifying