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Meaning of assailable
The primary meaning of the word "assailable" is being open to attack or criticism.
Etymology of assailable
The word "assailable" originates from the Old French word "assailable", which is derived from the verb "assailer", meaning to attack or assail.
The term has been in use since the 15th century and is related to the Latin word "assilire", meaning to jump or leap upon.
Synonyms
vulnerable
susceptible
weak
fragile
delicate
sensitive
exposed
open
prone
liable
subject
insecure
unstable
imperfect
flawed
defective
imperfectible
criticizable
attackable
impregnable
penetrable
breachable
frangible
breakable
shatterable
splinterable
disposable
destructible
exploitable
manipulable
gullible
naive
impressionable
receptive
responsive
sensitive
tender
precarious
unstable
unsteady
wobbly
rickety
shaky
doubtful
questionable
debatable
disputable
arguable
Definitions
- Capable of being attacked or criticized
- Open to or liable to criticism, attack, or doubt
- Vulnerable to criticism or attack, either physically or verbally
Usage Examples
- The company's financial records are assailable, and the auditor's report highlights several discrepancies.
- The new policy is assailable on several grounds, and many experts have criticized its implementation.
- The assailable nature of the argument made it difficult to defend in court.
Antonyms
invulnerable
inviolable
unassailable
impenetrable
impregnable
secure
stable
strong
robust
sturdy
solid
firm
unshakeable
unquestionable
indisputable
irrefutable
unarguable
unbeatable
unconquerable
indestructible
indefensible
unbreachable
impermeable
impassable