Synonyms for vulnerability

Most common

weakness · flaw · fault · liability

All synonyms

Noun

Antonyms

invulnerability, bastion, impunity

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   A specific weakness in the protections or defences that (literally or figuratively) surround someone or something. A weakness which allows an attacker to reduce a system's security.

Related words

Word family

vulnerable

Forms

Plural

vulnerabilities → weaknesses, flaws, faults, liabilities…

Example sentences

• fault Tom's actions aren't my fault. Just remember that.
• weakness You should not take advantage of others' weakness.
• flaw I have one big flaw: finding flaws in others.
• insecurity Gazans are facing high levels of food insecurity.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

flaw¹, vuln

5 letters

fault¹

8 letters

exposure³, weakness²

9 letters

liability⁵

10 letters

insecurity⁵

14 letters

vulnerableness

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (exposure³ = 3 syllables).