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susceptibility

noun
 
 
/səˌsep.tɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ US  /-ə.i/

Definition

[U] the fact that someone or something can easily be influenced, harmed, or infectedWeakness and vulnerability susceptibilities [plural] the feelings someone has that are likely to be hurt: I didn't mean to offend/upset/hurt your susceptibilities.Feelings - general words
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