reweaken

/riːˈwiːkən/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become weaker again

“The rainy weather helped reweaken the foundation of the old house.”

2. verb

to cause someone or something to become weaker again

“The doctor was concerned that the disease would reweaken the patient after the surgery.”

3. noun

the act of making or becoming weaker again

“The reweakening of the economy was a major concern for policymakers.”

Synonyms

  • renew
  • weaken

Antonyms

  • fortify
  • strengthen