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vulnerability

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/vulnɨɾɐbiliˈdadɨ/vul·ne·ra·bi·li·da·de

Definition

1

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Usage examples

The software update fixes a critical security vulnerability.
Sharing his fears was an act of vulnerability.

Common combinations

security vulnerabilityemotional vulnerabilityexploit a vulnerabilityfeel vulnerability