"weaken" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés

weaken verbo

weaken + sustantivo
Kolokacji: 33
weaken one's position • weaken one's ability • weaken the system • weaken the power • weaken bones • ...
(3) system, muscle
Kolokacji: 2
2. weaken muscles = osłab mięśnie weaken muscles
  • Like real weightlessness, this simulated version can weaken muscles and bone.
  • The guidelines said bed rest, if prescribed at all, should last no longer than four days because it can weaken muscles and bones, delaying recovery.
  • The consequences could be a reduced ability to respond to stress or weakened muscles, the researcher said.
  • But don't make a habit of stopping your urine when you pee, as it can actually weaken muscles.
  • Botulinum toxin can weaken muscles in or near the injection area, states a journal editorial.
  • Long-term use of corticosteroids causes significant side effects, including a weakened immune system and weakened muscles.
  • Weakened abdominal muscles caused by pregnancy or abdominal surgery.
  • For these people, defective urinary organs, weakened muscles, descending bladders and other physical problems make voluntary control difficult around the clock.
  • Poor nutrition, smoking, and overexertion all can weaken muscles and make hernias more likely.
  • Too much inactivity weakens muscles and can increase joint pain.
(4) bone, case, argument
Kolokacji: 3
(5) resolve, NATO
Kolokacji: 2
(7) defense, institution
Kolokacji: 2
(9) Russia, Iraq, Empire
Kolokacji: 3
verbo + weaken
Kolokacji: 6
begin to weaken • continue to weaken • begin weakening • cause to weaken • help weaken • ...
weaken + preposición
Kolokacji: 21
weakened by • weaken in • weaken with • weaken to • weaken over • ...
weaken + adjetivo/adverbio
Kolokacji: 45
further weaken • severely weakened • greatly weakened • rapidly weaken • significantly weaken • ...

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