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to gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance

afnemen

to decrease in degree, size, etc.

verkleinen

to diminish in quantity or size over time

afnemen

to decline in intensity or strength

afnemen

to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength

uitputten

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

afnemen

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

ondermijnen

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

verwelken

to make something unable to work properly

incompetent maken

to become weak or begin to fail

instorten

to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something

degraderen

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

verdunnen

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

afnemen

to gradually disappear or spread out

verdwijnen

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

verergeren

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

doen verstikken

easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

kwetsbaar

easily harmed or destroyed

delicaat

hard to notice or detect

subtiel

easily damaged or broken

fragiel

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

broos

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

weerloos

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

broos

very delicate or thin

dun

an existing weakness or fault in someone or something

tekort

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

invaliditeit

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

gebrek

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

defect