Better
Better verb - To be greater, better, or stronger than.
Weaken
Weaken verb - To alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances.
Usage example: weakened the juice with too much water
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Because of this, it sometimes makes sense to drag out the battle a bit to weaken the enemy enough to have a better chance of landing the overkill.
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Some fans theorize the God Emperor of Mankind planned out his necessity for life support, to better make the Imperium worship him, which helps humanity weaken Chaos (as faith weakens them).
Source: Gambit Roulette
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Weaken and Better. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/better/weaken
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Weaken or Better. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/better/weaken.
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