Weaken - translation, pronunciation and examples
weaken
become less strong
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When to use weaken
ослабевать постепенно
ослабевать быстро
ослабевать дальше
ослабевать со временем
ослабевать медленно
weaken usage examples
Когда солнце садится, солнечный свет будет ослабевать, и воздух начнёт казаться прохладнее.
As the sun goes down, the sunlight will weaken and the air will start to feel cooler.
После нескольких дней сильных дождей течение реки к вечеру будет ослабевать.
After several days of heavy rain, the river's current will weaken by the afternoon.
Similar words
General term meaning to make or become less strong, applicable to physical strength, influence, effect, etc.
Implies damaging something's foundation or authority gradually, often through indirect actions.
Emphasizes draining energy, strength, or will over time; often figurative and somewhat informal.
Literally to wear away (soil/rock) and figuratively to gradually reduce something (trust, support).
Formal term meaning to become less intense or widespread; often used for storms, pain, or legal nuisances.
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General term meaning to make or become less strong, applicable to physical strength, influence, effect, etc.
The storm weakened the roof supports.
Шторм ослабил опоры крыши.
Implies damaging something's foundation or authority gradually, often through indirect actions.
His constant criticism undermined her confidence.
Его постоянная критика подорвала её уверенность.
Emphasizes draining energy, strength, or will over time; often figurative and somewhat informal.
Long working hours sapped his energy.
Долгие рабочие часы истощили его силы.
Literally to wear away (soil/rock) and figuratively to gradually reduce something (trust, support).
Repeated scandals eroded public trust.
Повторяющиеся скандалы подрывали общественное доверие.
Formal term meaning to become less intense or widespread; often used for storms, pain, or legal nuisances.
The storm finally abated.
Шторм наконец утих.
Implies receding or settling down after a peak of intensity; often used for feelings, pain, water or storms.
After the surgery, the swelling subsided.
После операции отёк уменьшился.
Usually denotes a gradual decline in power, influence, size or enthusiasm; somewhat literary or poetic.
His interest in the project waned over time.
Его интерес к проекту со временем уменьшился.
Often physical: to make less tight or firm; can be figurative but usually implies removing tightness rather than reducing overall strength.
She loosened the screws to remove the panel.
Она ослабила винты, чтобы снять панель.
To reduce tension or strictness; often refers to muscles, rules, or enforcement rather than general strength.
The policy was relaxed after the crisis passed.
Политика была смягчена после того, как кризис прошёл.
Stresses harm to function or ability (often used in medical, legal, or technical contexts).
Loud noise can impair hearing.
Громкий шум может повредить слух.
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weaken translation: ослабевать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce weaken
/ˈwiːkən/
weaken translation
ослабевать
weaken examples
As the sun goes down, the sunlight will weaken and the air will start to feel cooler.
weaken transcription
/ˈwiːkən/, /tə ˈwiːkən/
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weaken meaning: what does it mean?
become less strong
weaken pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
weaken is pronounced as /ˈwiːkən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
weaken definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
As the sun goes down, the sunlight will weaken and the air will start to feel cooler. Translation: Когда солнце садится, солнечный свет будет ослабевать, и воздух начнёт казаться прохладнее.
Is weaken part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, weaken (ослабевать) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is weaken part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, weaken (ослабевать) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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