However, his actions did not really weaken the Mapuches.

Mori's actions weakened the Mafia, but did not destroy them.

Heart failure happens when the heart's pumping action weakens.

That one apparently superfluous action weakened a striking dramatic effect.

These actions permanently weakened the church as a political force.

Either action could severely weaken it, even lead to its failure.

Either action would weaken the city's ability to compete with other cities, putting commuter jobs and incomes at risk.

Pending court action to ban the Welfare Party would weaken democracy further.

These actions are weakening demand instead of strengthening it.

But several recent federal actions have seriously weakened the states' efforts to protect health and the environment.