weaken
beginnerA2/ˈwiːkən/ · wea-ken
To make or become weaker in strength or power.
Meanings
To make or become weaker in strength or power.
کمزور کرنا یا ہونے دینا، طاقت یا قوت کو گھٹانا۔
کمزور کرنا
kamzor karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- weaken one's resolve
- weaken the immune system
- weaken an argument
Example Sentences
Lack of sleep can weaken your immune system.
نیند کی کمی آپ کے مدافعتی نظام کو کمزور کر سکتی ہے۔
Neend ki kami aap ke madafati nizam ko kamzor kar sakti hai.
His words seemed to weaken her confidence.
اس کے الفاظ اس کی خود اعتمادی کو کمزور لگتے تھے۔
Us ke alfaaz us ki khud aitmaadi ko kamzor lagte the.
Heavy rain can weaken the structure of buildings.
بھاری بارشیں عمارتوں کی ساخت کو کمزور کر سکتی ہیں۔
Bhaari barishen imaraton ki sakht ko kamzor kar sakti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'weaken' as 'weak' with a small addition.
Visualize a strong tree losing leaves to symbolize weakening.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle Bahut nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Thousands of wishes, each one takes my breath away; many of my desires came out, but still felt few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں طاقت وہاں کامیابی
Jahan taqat wahan kamiyabi
Where there is strength, there is success.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "wīcān" — to make weak
First known use: 14th century
The word 'weaken' has evolved from Old English, where it meant to diminish strength or power.