WEAKENER

weakener

(noun) that which weakens or causes a loss of strength; “doubt is a great weakener of resolve”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

weakener (plural weakeners)

a person who, or thing that weakens

Source: Wiktionary


Weak"en*er, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, weakens. "[Fastings] weakeners of sin." South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PAMPER

(verb) treat with excessive indulgence; “grandparents often pamper the children”; “Let’s not mollycoddle our students!”


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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