diminishes - reduces - lessens - undermines - enfeebles - debilitates - saps - erodes - attenuates - enervates - impairs - cripples - exhausts - drains - vitiates - devitalizes - weakens - subverts - softens - breaks down - dilutes - depletes - fatigues - frazzles - prostrates - tires - wears out - withers
The term 'weakens' refers to the process of becoming less strong or losing strength. It can apply to various contexts, including physical health, emotional resilience, structures, or systems. For example, a person's immune system may weaken due to illness or aging, leading to increased susceptibility to infections. Similarly, an argument may weaken when countered with strong evidence, or a material may weaken over time under stress.