Wesentlicher Wortschatz für die SAT-Prüfung - Schwäche und Verfall

to gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance

sich verschlechtern, abnehmen

to decrease in degree, size, etc.

verringern, reduzieren

to diminish in quantity or size over time

schrumpfen, verringern

to decline in intensity or strength

nachlassen, abnehmen

to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength

absaugen, schwächen

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

mindern, zurückweichen

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

untergraben, schwächen

to decline, weaken, or deteriorate, often in terms of strength, vitality, or overall condition

verblühen, schwinden

to make something unable to work properly

unfähig machen, außer Kraft setzen

to become weak or begin to fail

zerbröckeln, verfallen

to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something

degradieren, herabsetzen

to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

verdünnen, abschwächen

to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.

nachlassen, abnehmen

to gradually disappear or spread out

verfliegen, dissipieren

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

verschärfen, verschlimmern

to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something

ersticken, unterdrücken

easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

verwundbar

easily harmed or destroyed

zart, brüchig

hard to notice or detect

subtil

easily damaged or broken

zerbrechlich

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

zerbrechlich, lüftig

lacking strength or power, often feeling unable to act or influence a situation

hilflos, machtlos

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

brüchig, zerbrechlich

very delicate or thin

zart, zerbrechlich

an existing weakness or fault in someone or something

Mangel, Defizit

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

Behinderung

a flaw or weakness that reduces the quality or effectiveness of something or someone

Mangel, Schwäche

a flaw or deficiency that impairs the quality or effectiveness of something

Fehler, Mangel