meeken

[mee-ken]

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone or something weaker or less confident

“The cruel words meekened the child’s spirits.”

2. noun

a quality of being weak or timid

“The meekens of the character made them a target for bullying.”

Synonyms

  • demoralize
  • weaken

Antonyms

  • embolden
  • strengthen