In this task, you are given a hypothesis and an update. The hypothesis sentence is a statement that speaks of a socially normative behavior. In other words, it is a generalizing statement about how we expect people to behave in society. The update provides additional contexts about the situation that might UNDERMINE or SUPPORT the generalization. An undermining context provides a situation that weakens the hypothesis. A supporting context provides a situation that strengthens the generalization. Your task is to output 'strengthener' or 'weakener' if the update supports or undermines the hypothesis, respectively

Q: Hypothesis: Giving your significant other freedom to make their own decisions is expected.
Update: They want to be independent.

A: strengthener
****
Q: Hypothesis: You shouldn't hang out with your friend's ex.
Update: They asked you not to.

A: strengthener
****
Q: Hypothesis: It's kind to be gentle when handling break ups and choose the right time.
Update: Your partner is very abusive.

A:
weakener
****