Abschwächen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abschwächen" is used as verb with the meaning of "weaken", "diminish" or "reduce".

Essential properties of "abschwächen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abschwächen
Simple past: schwächte ab
Participle: abgeschwächt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abschwächen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Reduce intensity or strength"

Definition: "To reduce the intensity or strength of something."
Translation(s): weaken, diminish, reduce, mitigate
Synonym(s): mindern, reduzieren, verringern
Antonym(s): verstärken, intensivieren
Related word(s): schwächen, mildern

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Wind begann sich zu abschwächen.The wind began to weaken.
Wir müssen die Auswirkungen der Krise abschwächen.We must mitigate the effects of the crisis.
Die Medikamente können die Schmerzen abschwächen.The medication can alleviate the pain.

2.) "Make less severe or extreme"

Definition: "To make something less severe or extreme."
Translation(s): soften, moderate, tone down, alleviate
Synonym(s): abmildern, entschärfen
Antonym(s): verschärfen, verschlimmern
Related word(s): lindern, dämpfen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Maßnahmen sollen die Regeln abschwächen.The measures are intended to soften the rules.
Er versucht, die Kritik zu abschwächen.He tries to tone down the criticism.
Die Regierung will die Vorschriften abschwächen.The government wants to relax the regulations.

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