Synonyms for vulnerable
ˈvʌl nər ə bəlvul·ner·a·ble

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1. vulnerableadjective

   Synonyms:
   unprotected, helpless, defenceless, unguarded, weak

   Antonyms:
   invincible, invulnerable

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1. vulnerable

   Synonyms:
   assailable, weak, exposed, tender, delicate

   Antonyms:
   unassailable, impregnable, invulnerable

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1. vulnerableadjective

   susceptible to attack

   "a vulnerable bridge"

   Antonyms:
   entrenched, defensible, unassailable, invulnerable, airtight, bombproof, air-tight, strong, unattackable, untouchable, inviolable, tight, impregnable, insusceptible, sheltered, shellproof, defendable, secure, unsusceptible

2. vulnerableadjective

   susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation

   "vulnerable to bribery"; "an argument vulnerable to refutation"

   Antonyms:
   airtight, defensible, strong, unsusceptible, tight, secure, air-tight, inviolable, unassailable, impregnable, sheltered, unattackable, shellproof, defendable, invulnerable, insusceptible, entrenched, untouchable, bombproof

3. vulnerableadjective

   capable of being wounded or hurt

   "vulnerable parts of the body"

   Antonyms:
   impregnable, inviolable, air-tight, sheltered, tight, unsusceptible, defensible, insusceptible, strong, unassailable, untouchable, bombproof, unattackable, airtight, invulnerable, defendable, shellproof, secure, entrenched

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1. harmful

   full of harm

   the harmful truth vignesh must tell shugale

   Submitted by asimahmed on April 3, 2020  

2. in the firing line

   Submitted by acronimous on January 11, 2018  

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1. List of paraphrases for "vulnerable":

   fragile, susceptible, sensitive, weak, exposed, vulnerability, disadvantaged, prone, defenceless, at-risk, endangered, delicate

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1. Wayne Slattery:

   It’s outrageous to be masking children, who are the least vulnerable [to COVID], total over-reach by the government.

2. Kristalina Georgieva:

   The technical work is ongoing, broadly, what we are aiming for (is) to have a common view on a good balance between stability, bringing support for the most vulnerable people in a focused way and creating conditions for stronger private sector-led growth in Argentina.

3. Cynthia Ackrill:

   Self-compassion and giving compassion don't make us more vulnerable, they make us stronger, so when you're feeling heightened emotions such as anxiety, or even anger about someone's risky behavior, calm yourself, and have some compassion for yourself and that other person.

4. Philip Baggaley:

   International travel is most vulnerable, governments are going to react more quickly than they have in the past with travel bans. Politicians are afraid of being second-guessed if they don't act.

5. Barbara Heath:

   They’re really vulnerable to development if people don’t know they’re there.