nõrgendades
Nõrgendades is an Estonian verb in the present active participle form. It is derived from the verb "nõrgendama," which means to weaken, to attenuate, or to make less intense. The participle form "nõrgendades" therefore describes the action of weakening or becoming weaker as it is happening. It is often used in a context where one action is performed while another is simultaneously diminishing in strength or effect.
For instance, one might say "ta rääkis nõrgendades" meaning "he was speaking while weakening" or "he was