Definitions

vulnerability

[vuhl-ner-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌvʌl nər əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

NOUN

exposure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

susceptibility

STRONG

accountability amenability amenableness blame burden compulsion culpability debt duty indebtedness liability obligation onus openness subjection susceptibleness

WEAK

accountableness arrearage owing vulnerableness

Antonyms

STRONG

aid asset help irresponsibility

Example Sentences

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Disrupting the stability of repair proteins appears to expose a vulnerability that tumors continue to rely on.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

She believes that self-described maternity nurses "capitalise on women's vulnerability" and "say whatever they want" online.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

She’s part of a new generation that has more vulnerability.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The stock recently experienced a 4% gap down on June 2, followed by a 3% decline, suggesting vulnerability toward the $400 level.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He had always feigned a confidence that made him seem older, but now his vulnerability revealed the truth.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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