weaken (v)
soften (v)
dampen (v)
damp (v)
break (v)

Definition: lessen in force or effect
Example: soften a shock. break a fall.

weaken (v)
undermine (v)
subvert (v)
sabotage (v)
countermine (v)
counteract (v)

Definition: destroy property or hinder normal operations
Example: The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war.

weaken (v)

Definition: lessen the strength of
Example: The fever weakened his body.

weaken (v)

Definition: become weaker
Example: The prisoner's resistance weakened after seven days.

weaken (v)
step down (v)
de-escalate (v)

Definition: reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of
Example: de-escalate a crisis.