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weaken vs thin

thin vs weaken

weaken is not an adjective while thin is an adjective.

weaken and thin both are verbs.

weaken is not an adverb while thin is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
weaken No No Yes No
thin No Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, thin is a hyponym of weaken; that is, thin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than weaken:
  • weaken: lessen the strength of
  • thin: lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
Other hyponyms of weaken include de-energise, de-energize, break, devitalise, devitalize, shake, depress, unbrace, etiolate, cripple, stultify, cut, dilute, reduce, thin out, attenuate, rarefy, blunt, moderate, mollify, season, temper, debilitate, drain, enfeeble, enervate, dampen, negate, neutralise, neutralize, nullify, castrate, emasculate, wash out.
weaken (adjective) thin (adjective)
of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous
lacking excess flesh
(of sound) lacking resonance or volume
not dense
very narrow
lacking spirit or sincere effort
lacking substance or significance
weaken (verb) thin (verb)
become weaker take off weight
lessen the strength of lose thickness; become thin or thinner
reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of make thin or thinner
lessen in force or effect lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
destroy property or hinder normal operations
weaken (adverb) thin (adverb)
without viscosity
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