01 a. Capable of being wounded; susceptible of wounds or external injuries; as, a vulnerable body.
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Capable of being wounded; susceptible of wounds or external injuries; as, a vulnerable body.“Achilles was vulnerable in his heel; and there will be wanting a Paris to infix the dart.” — Dr. T. Dwight.
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Liable to injury; subject to be affected injuriously; assailable; as, a vulnerable reputation.“His skill in finding out the vulnerable parts of strong minds was consummate.” — Macaulay.