weakness

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈwiːknəs/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈwiknɪs/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(wēknis)


weakness
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Sense: Noun: vulnerability
Synonyms:
vulnerability, susceptibility, Achilles heel, weak point, weak spot, weak link
Sense: Noun: flaw
Synonyms:
fault Collocations, shortcoming, downside Collocations, drawback Collocations, flaw Collocations, disadvantage Collocations, problem Collocations, defect Collocations, failing Collocations, vice Collocations, sin Collocations, blur Collocations, deficiency
Sense: Noun: feeble state
Synonyms:
frailty, debilitation, feebleness, faintness, frailness, fragility, prostration, decrepitude, debility, enervation, infirmity, fatigue Collocations, impotence, lack of power, slackness, spinelessness
Antonyms:
strength Collocations, good health, vitality, life Collocations, liveliness, drive Collocations, energy Collocations, get-up-and-go, stamina Collocations, verve, vigor, backbone Collocations, sturdiness, fitness Collocations, firmness
Sense: Noun: liking
Synonyms:
taste Collocations, liking Collocations, love Collocations, hunger Collocations, hankering, soft spot, fondness, fancy Collocations, penchant
Antonyms:
dislike Collocations, apathy, indifference, disinclination, aversion, distaste, disfavor


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