be vulnerable
Frequency: 9.0150.5 per million words
To be in a state of susceptibility to physical or emotional harm.
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- Young children are particularly vulnerable to infectious diseases.
- After the accident, she was incredibly vulnerable and needed support.
- Without proper security, the network will be vulnerable to cyber threats.
- He has been vulnerable to criticism ever since his public mistake.
- Economically, many developing nations are vulnerable to global market fluctuations.
- It's okay to be vulnerable sometimes; it shows strength.
- The ancient ruins are vulnerable to erosion from the elements.
- During the negotiation, both sides were vulnerable to unexpected demands.
- Companies that don't innovate are vulnerable to being left behind.
- The patient's immune system was severely vulnerable after the chemotherapy.