Answer: diluting

AnswerCrossword Clue
DILUTINGWeakening
dilutingReduce the value of (a shareholding) by issuing more shares in a company without increasing the values of its assets
dilutingMake (something) weaker in force, content, or value by modifying it or adding other elements to it
dilutingMake (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it
dilutingDILUTE, to make thinner