Lesekompetenz für die ACT-Prüfung - Schwäche und Verfall

to gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance

sich verschlechtern, abnehmen

to decrease in degree, size, etc.

verringern, abnehmen

to diminish in quantity or size over time

schwinden, weniger werden

to decline in intensity or strength

nachlassen, abklingen

to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength

abschöpfen, ermüden

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

schwinden, nachlassen

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, dahinsiechen

to make something unable to work properly

unbrauchbar machen, außer Betrieb setzen

to become weak or begin to fail

zerfallen, schwinden

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, mildern

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

abnehmen, nachlassen

to gradually disappear or spread out

verfliegen, zersplittern

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

unterdrücken, einschränken

easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

verwundbar

easily harmed or destroyed

empfindlich, zerbrechlich

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

subtil

easily damaged or broken

zerbrechlich, fragil

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

schwach, dünn

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

zerbrechlich, brüchig

very delicate or thin

dünn, zart

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

Schwäche, Mangel

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

Fehler, Mangel