Weaken

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To reduce the strength, power, or effectiveness of something or someone.

“The prolonged drought began to weaken the crops, threatening the viability of the entire harvest.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈwikən/

Syllables

weak·en

Related Words

Synonyms

sabotageunderminecounterminecounteractsubvertdampen damp soften

Antonyms

strengthenescalate

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains W, E, A, K, E, N with repeated E. K in position 4 is less common in Wordle.

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points. K (5) adds value. Natural extension of WEAK by adding EN.

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Words you can make from Weaken

Shorter words formed from the letters in “weaken”.

akene aknee ankee aweek keawe keena waken akee anew awee enew keen knee knew wake wane weak wean week weka

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