weak spot
Where defenses fail
A weak spot is a point of vulnerability—where defenses are lowest or failure most likely.
Armies probe for weak spots in enemy lines.
A weak spot in an argument invites rebuttal.
Personal weak spots are susceptibilities: Chocolate is my weak spot.
The phrase often implies something otherwise strong that has one exploitable flaw.
Narrow slit or clink
- underbellyVulnerable lower surface
- flawImperfection in something
- susceptibilityLiability to influence
- deficiencyLack of something needed
liability · shortcoming · exposed · unprotected · defenseless · penetrable · gap · opening
Narrow break or attempt
- fractureSplit in hard material
- faultImperfection or blame
- stress pointWhere strain concentrates
- seamJoined fabric edge
joint · weld · foundation · load-bearing · fatigue · corrosion · erosion · deterioration
Deep emotional distress
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- sorrowDeep emotional distress
- triggerWhat initiates action
sensitivity · tender · raw nerve · sore point · pain point · insecurity · fear · anxiety
Object of pursuit
- advantageFavorable position or circumstance
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- opportunismExploiting circumstances for gain
predatory · gaming · abuse · tactics · strategy · undermine · sabotage · capitalize
chink
Narrow slit or clink
- underbellyVulnerable lower surface
- flawImperfection in something
- susceptibilityLiability to influence
deficiency · liability · shortcoming · exposed · unprotected · defenseless · penetrable · gap · opening · breach
crack
Narrow break or attempt
- fractureSplit in hard material
- faultImperfection or blame
- stress pointWhere strain concentrates
seam · joint · weld · foundation · load-bearing · fatigue · corrosion · erosion · deterioration · decay
heartache
Deep emotional distress
trigger · sensitivity · tender · raw nerve · sore point · pain point · insecurity · fear · anxiety · attachment
target
Object of pursuit
- advantageFavorable position or circumstance
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
opportunism · predatory · gaming · abuse · tactics · strategy · undermine · sabotage · capitalize · attack vector
shield
Handheld defensive armor
fortify · shore up · patch · secure · defend · buffer · safeguard · compensate · mitigate · address
- Sore Spotsraw nerve, hot button, trigger, vulnerability, insecurity
- sensitivitieslight sensitivity, skin sensitivity, pain sensitivity, fragrance sensitivity, chemical sensitivity
- spotsblot, blotch, dot, fleck, mark
- danger zonesdanger zone, danger zones, disaster zone, war zone, war zones
- defectsdefect, flaw, crack, cracks, defective
- pointspoint, points, peak, peaks, tip
weak spotstrong point
Natural area of advantage
strength · fortification · stronghold · armor · bulwark
weak spotforte
Area of expertise
strong suit · strength · strong point · specialty · talent
weak, spot, weaken, weakness, spotted, spotless, weakened, spots, spotting