Labefaction: alternatives and connections

a bacterial toxin that has been weakened until it is no longer toxic but is strong enough to induce the formation of antibodies and im…

To become weakened in constitution or faculties; to lose health or strength.

Hogged; so weakened in the frame as to droop at each end; -- said of a ship.

The state of being broken down or weakened; as, the craziness of a ship, or of the limbs.

Broken, weakened, or dissordered in intellect; shattered; demented; deranged.

To fall into small pieces; to break or part into small fragments; hence, to fall to decay or ruin; to become disintegrated; to perish.

Gradual failure of health, strength, soundness, prosperity, or of any species of excellence or perfection; tendency toward dissolution…

To bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin, by misuse or through neglect; to destroy the fairness and good condition of; -- sa…

Weakened; weak; without strength of force.

The state of being weakened; effeminacy.

To become fade; to grow weak; to lose strength; to decay; to perish gradually; to wither, as a plant.

Decay, or defect from decay; deterioration; as, the failure of memory or of sight.

used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress; "metal fatigue"

Weakened in a fight so as to stagger; -- said of pugilists.

Pinched or weakened by hunger.

A small line composed of two strands a little twisted, used for winding around ropes and cables, to prevent their being weakened by fr…

Hence: To be softened; to become tender, mild, or gentle; also, to be weakened or subdued, as by fear.

Affected by a tremor, or by a nervous disease; weakened; overcome by some violent influence or sensation; shoked.