affaiblir

Definitions of affaiblir
  1. verb
    make weak
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    type of:
    amollir, appauvrir
    lessen the strength of
  2. verb
    weaken mentally or morally
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    type of:
    amollir, appauvrir
    lessen the strength of
  3. verb
    make worse or less effective
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    type of:
    détériorer, endommager
    inflict damage upon
  4. verb
    lessen the strength of
    synonyms: amollir, appauvrir
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    antonyms:
    fortifier, renforcer
    make strong or stronger
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    être secoué
    undermine or cause to waver
    diluer, éclaircir
    lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
    atténuer, raréfier
    weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)
    détruire
    make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
    afffaiblir
    make less strong or intense
    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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