WEAKENER

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

That which weakens or causes a loss of strength

Example:

doubt is a great weakener of resolve

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made)

Hypernyms ("weakener" is a kind of...):

agent (an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect)

Derivation:

weaken (lessen the strength of)

weaken (reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of)

weaken (lessen in force or effect)