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