affaiblissement

Definitions of affaiblissement
  1. noun
    serious weakening and loss of energy
  2. noun
    an occurrence of control or strength weakening
    synonyms: relâchement
  3. noun
    a symptom of reduced quality or strength
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    types:
    désolation, dévastation, ruine
    the state of being decayed or destroyed
    rouille
    a state or condition being blighted
    type of:
    décomposition, délabrement, pourriture
    an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
  4. noun
    weakening in force or intensity
    synonyms: atténuation, diminution
  5. noun
    becoming weaker
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    antonyms:
    consolidation, renforcement
    becoming stronger
    types:
    atténuation, diminution
    weakening in force or intensity
    chute, déclin
    a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
    relâchement
    an occurrence of control or strength weakening
    type of:
    changement, transition
    a qualitative change
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