attackable
Open to strikes
Attackable describes something that can be attacked—whether physically, verbally, or strategically.
A military position may be attackable from multiple angles.
An argument is attackable if it has weak points: Her thesis was well-researched but still attackable on methodological grounds.
The word implies vulnerability to assault or criticism.
Easily influenced or harmed
- exploitableAble to be abused
- penetrableCapable of being pierced
- permeableAllowing substances through
- assailableOpen to attack
weak · fragile · brittle · delicate · soft · feeble · breakable · compromised
Without means to resist
- undefendedLacking protective measures
- unguardedWithout protection or caution
- unshieldedLacking protective barrier
- unfortifiedLacking military defenses
unarmed · unsecured · exposed · bare · uncovered · open · accessible · unarmored
Bearing an indicator
- singled-outSelected from a group
- huntedSought to capture
- pursuedWent after persistently
- soughtAttempted to find
pinpointed · identified · selected · bullseye · quarry · prey · scapegoated
Surrounded by attackers
- embattledUnder sustained attack
- imperiledPut at risk
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
- menacedThreatened with harm
beleaguered · contested · disputed · challenged · pressured · harassed · stalked · cornered
susceptible
Easily influenced or harmed
- exploitableAble to be abused
- penetrableCapable of being pierced
- permeableAllowing substances through
assailable · weak · fragile · brittle · delicate · soft · feeble · breakable · compromised · flawed
defenseless
Without means to resist
- undefendedLacking protective measures
- unguardedWithout protection or caution
- unshieldedLacking protective barrier
unfortified · unarmed · unsecured · exposed · bare · uncovered · open · accessible · unarmored · unprepared
marked
Bearing an indicator
- singled-outSelected from a group
- huntedSought to capture
- pursuedWent after persistently
sought · pinpointed · identified · selected · bullseye · quarry · prey · scapegoated
besieged
Surrounded by attackers
- embattledUnder sustained attack
- imperiledPut at risk
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
menaced · beleaguered · contested · disputed · challenged · pressured · harassed · stalked · cornered · surrounded
attackableinvulnerable
Immune to all harm
impregnable · unassailable · inviolable · defended · protected
attackableimpregnable
Impossible to capture
unconquerable · indomitable · unstoppable · invincible · ironclad
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