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weakness
A flaw or weak point
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noun
A flaw or weak point
“He was quick to point out his wife's failings”
noun
Powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
“In spite of their weakness the group remains active”
noun
The property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
“His weakness increased as he became older”
noun
The condition of being financially weak
“The weakness of the dollar against the yen”
noun
A penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
“He has a weakness for chocolate”
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He was quick to point out his wife's failings
In spite of their weakness the group remains active
His weakness increased as he became older
The weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed
The weakness of the dollar against the yen
He has a weakness for chocolate
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