suscept

/səˈskɛpt/; /səˈskɛpt/ as /səˈspɛkt/; /səˈspɛkt/ is more common

Definitions

1. verb

to make (something) susceptible or liable to something

“The new policy is likely to suspect the company of being involved in the scandal.”

2. noun

a tendency or susceptibility to something, especially a vice or fault

“Her suscept is a tendency to gossip, which often gets her into trouble.”

Synonyms

  • liable
  • suscept
  • susceptible
  • vulnerable

Antonyms

  • immune
  • resistant