weaken
US /ˈwiː.kən/
UK /ˈwiː.kən/

1.
enfraquecer
make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength
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The illness had weakened him considerably.
A doença o havia enfraquecido consideravelmente.
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The bridge was weakened by the constant heavy traffic.
A ponte foi enfraquecida pelo tráfego pesado constante.