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.”