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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are weakened" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a state of being less strong or effective, often in a passive construction.
Example: "The structural integrity of the building is compromised, and the materials are weakened due to prolonged exposure to moisture."
Alternatives: "have been diminished" or "are impaired".
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are weakened
verb
To make weaker.
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Their armies are weakened.
Any claims to integrity are weakened, however, by obfuscating symbolism.
Notions of sovereignty and self-sufficiency are weakened.
It's not just, though, that opponents are weakened.
These proposals are weakened by a lot of exceptions.
But in responding, Republicans are weakened by postelection divisions.
"You can't say they are weakened as long you have not seized their leaders," Kinalegu added.
"When the Taliban are weakened and the roads are safe we will rebuild.
But both countries are weakened by the violence, and are running out of money.
Workers, meanwhile, are weakened by unemployment and competition from low-wage developing economies.
Without licensing, local authorities are less able to identify bad landlords and other measures are weakened.
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