Synonyms: vulnerable
Definition: capable of being wounded or hurt
Usage: vulnerable parts of the body
Synonyms: vulnerable
Definition: susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation
Usage: vulnerable to bribery; an argument vulnerable to refutation
Similar words: susceptible
Definition: (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
Usage: susceptible to colds; susceptible of proof
Synonyms: vulnerable
Definition: susceptible to attack
Usage: a vulnerable bridge
Similar words: assailable, open, undefendable, undefended
Definition: not defended or capable of being defended
Usage: an open city; open to attack
Similar words: compromising
Definition: vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion
Usage: she found herself in a compromising situation
Similar words: defenceless, defenseless
Definition: lacking protection or support
Usage: a defenseless child
Similar words: endangered
Definition: (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction
Usage: an endangered species
Similar words: indefensible
Definition: not able to be protected against attack
Similar words: insecure, unsafe
Definition: not safe from attack
Similar words: penetrable
Definition: capable of being penetrated
Usage: penetrable defenses
Similar words: threatened
Definition: (of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
Usage: the spotted owl is a threatened species, not yet an endangered one
Similar words: under attack, under fire
Definition: subjected to enemy attack or censure
Usage: an official under fire for mismanagement
Similar words: unguarded
Definition: lacking protection or a guard
Usage: an unguarded gate; his unguarded queen was open to attack