weak spot

/wik spɑt/
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Other forms: weak spots

Definitions of weak spot
  1. noun
    a place of especial vulnerability
    synonyms: soft spot, weak part
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    types:
    Achilles' heel
    a seemingly small but actual mortal weakness
    jugular
    a vital part that is vulnerable to attack
    underbelly
    the quality of being weak or unprotected
    type of:
    weakness
    the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
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