vulnerate

/vʌlˈneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or render vulnerable to attack, criticism, or injury

“The politician’s statement was designed to vulnerate her opponent’s reputation.”

2. verb

to make vulnerable to attack, criticism, or injury

“The harsh words vulnerated the child’s fragile ego.”

3. verb

to expose or render something to a particular risk or danger

“The new policy vulnerated the company to financial losses.”

Synonyms

  • expose
  • render vulnerable
  • vulnerabilize

Antonyms

  • fortify
  • protect