Synonyms:
diminished, lessened, vitiated, weakened
Meaning: impaired by diminution
Usage examples
'They might be, joined to an already weakened constitution.
He felt unutterably weary, and was weakened by a sensation of nausea.
The kingdom of Cornwall was thus delivered from its tribute. Tristram, weakened by loss of blood, fell senseless.
Neither the great distance that he has come nor the fearful sights that he has seen here have weakened his heart.
All these characters not only are not rendered more powerful by him, but, in most cases, they are weakened and spoilt.
The extreme gentleness of his nature never weakened either the firmness of his mind or the steadiness of his resolutions.
But this circumstance, though it weakened the papal authority, had not so great an effect as might naturally be imagined.
As Kit's departure with the men weakened the camp party the Indians had gathered together sufficient courage to make a bold charge for the coveted plunder.
Public corruption and commercial dishonesty alike entail on the industrious not only the immediate loss, but the far greater cost of weakened character, relaxed energy, and decreased efficiency of labor.
This division of his forces was the best manouvre he could possibly make, and succeeded admirably, since his own people outnumbered the slavers, and by dividing them he strengthened his own power and weakened theirs.