appauvrir

Definitions of appauvrir
  1. verb
    lessen the strength of
    synonyms: affaiblir, amollir
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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)
    affaiblir
    make weak
    affaiblir
    weaken mentally or morally
    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
  2. verb
    make poor
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    types:
    baisser, réduire
    lessen and make more modest
    mettre en faillite, ruiner
    reduce to bankruptcy
    type of:
    priver
    keep from having, keeping, or obtaining
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