susceptible to

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Used to specify what a person or thing is vulnerable to (e.g., disease, influence, flattery).

susceptiblesusceptible + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • Children are more susceptible to colds during the winter.
  • Elderly people are particularly susceptible to the flu.
  • The new software is susceptible to hacking.
  • He was susceptible to flattery and compliments.
  • This plant is susceptible to frost damage.
  • Without proper protection, the skin becomes susceptible to sunburn.
  • Young minds can be highly susceptible to external influences.
  • The patient's weakened immune system made him susceptible to infections.
  • Certain areas of the country are susceptible to earthquakes.
  • She was always susceptible to romantic notions.