NYT Dictionary

WEAKEN

/ˈwikən/
VerbWEAK-enweak-en · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

To make weaker or less strong.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From weak + -en.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

emasculateattenuatebluntbreak downdiluteenfeeblehebetatesagsabotageundermine

Antonyms

strengthenescalate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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