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weakened

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/ˈwiːkənd/ · weak-ened

To make or become weak or weaker.

Meanings

verbformal

To make or become weak or weaker.

کمزور کرنا یا کمزور ہونا۔

کمزور ہونا

kamzor hona

Formal: مضعف کرناColloquial: کمزور کرنا

Synonyms

diminishreducelowerکمزور کرناگھٹا دیناتھوڑا کرنا

Antonyms

strengthenenhancefortifyمضبوط کرناتقویت دیناتازہ کرنا

Common Collocations

  • weakened resolve
  • weakened state
  • weakened immune system

Example Sentences

The disease has weakened his immune system significantly.

بیماری نے اس کے مدافعتی نظام کو نمایاں طور پر کمزور کر دیا ہے.

Bimari ne is ke madaafiati nizaam ko numayana tor par kamzor kar diya hai.

Her confidence was weakened by the negative feedback.

منفی تنقید نے اس کے اعتماد کو کمزور کر دیا.

Manfi tanqid ne is ke aitmad ko kamzor kar diya.

The prolonged drought has weakened the plants in the garden.

طویل مدتی خشک سالی نے باغ میں پودوں کو کمزور کر دیا ہے.

Taweel mudti khushk saali ne bagh mein podon ko kamzor kar diya hai.

Easily Confused With

weaken:Weaken is the base form of the verb, while weakened is the past participle form.

Word Family

weakness
nounکمزوری
weaker
adjectiveکمزور تر
weaken
verbکمزور کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a weakening rope that loses its strength over time.

Imagine a once-strong tree losing its leaves and standing thinner.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں کمزوری نہیں آتی، یہی ہے عشق کی روشنی کا جادو۔

Mohabbat mein kamzori nahi aati, yehi hai ishq ki roshni ka jadoo.

In love, weakness does not arise; this is the magic of love's light.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دولتمند کا بیٹا کمزور ہوتا ہے۔

Dolatmand ka beta kamzor hota hai.

The son of a wealthy man is often weak.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "weacnian" — to become weak

First known use: 15th century

The word comes from the Old English 'weacnian', which means to grow weak or less strong. Over time, it has broadened in meaning to describe anything that has diminished in strength or effectiveness.