weakened

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weakened

The old recording played with weakened tones.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Reduced in physical strength, power, or intensity: Describes something that has become less strong, forceful, or effective.
    • Impaired or diminished in quality, value, or condition: Refers to something that has been damaged or made inferior.
    • Diluted or thinned: Specifically describes a liquid that has been mixed with another substance, reducing its concentration or potency.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • After his long illness, his body was weakened and he needed time to recover.
    • The weakened structure of the old bridge posed a safety risk.
    • The weakened tea tasted bland because too much water was added.
Advanced Usage
  • "Weakened by": Used to specify the cause of the reduction in strength or quality.
    • The team's defense was weakened by the loss of their star player.
  • "Weakened state": Refers to a condition of being frail or vulnerable.
    • The patient was discharged but remained in a weakened state.
Variants and Related Words
  • Weaken (verb): To make or become weaker.
    • The storm will weaken as it moves inland.
  • Weakener (noun): Something that causes weakening.
    • Stress can be a weakener of the immune system.
  • Weak (adjective): Lacking strength. (This is the root adjective, while "weakened" describes the of a weakening process.)
Synonyms
  • Diminished: Made smaller or less.
  • Enfeebled: Made weak or feeble.
  • Attenuated: Reduced in force, effect, or thickness.
  • Diluted: Made thinner or weaker by adding another substance.
Antonyms
  • Strengthened: Made stronger.
  • Fortified: Strengthened or reinforced.
  • Concentrated: Made stronger or more intense by removing other elements.
Related Phrases
  • Weakened resolve: A reduction in determination or willpower.
    • After several failures, his weakened resolve made him consider quitting.
  • Weakened position: A situation where one's strategic, financial, or negotiating power is reduced.
    • The scandal left the company in a weakened position against its competitors.
weakened

The old recording played with weakened tones.

Adjective
  1. damaged inanimate objects or their value
  2. mixed with water
    • sold cut whiskey
    • a cup of thinned soup
  3. reduced in strength
    • the faded tones of an old recording
  4. made weak or weaker
  5. impaired by diminution

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