weaknesses

NOUN

defect, proneness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deficiency failing flaw fragility frailty gap instability lack lapse shortcoming vulnerability

STRONG

appetite blemish debility decrepitude delicacy enervation faintness fault feebleness fondness impairment imperfection impotence inclination inconstancy indecision infirmity invalidity irresolution languor liking passion penchant powerlessness predilection proclivity prostration senility taste vice vitiation

WEAK

Achilles heel chink in armor soft spot sore point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage enough perfection plenty strength strong point success

STRONG

ability antipathy disinclination dislike hate hatred health indifference loathing robustness soundness

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weaknesses

The weaknesses found in the PHP programming language, which is used by millions of websites, had been quietly resting there for years and are not easy to exploit.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

In the attack, an anonymous internet address attempted to target weaknesses in one of Amazon's decoy or "honeypot" systems, the company's security chief CJ Moses said.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The economic crisis of 1929 exacerbated the constitutional weaknesses of the Weimar Republic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

"But openness also benefits defenders: researchers can inspect the code, identify weaknesses and improve protection."

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Many seconds pay particular attention to the openings of the other players and attempt to scout out any weaknesses.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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