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Assailable

Description:

Assailable is an adjective that means vulnerable or easily attacked or conquered. It can also refer to something that is open to criticism or challenge.

Sample Sentences:

1. The fortress, once thought to be impregnable, proved to be assailable by the enemy's siege weapons.
2. Sarah's argument was weak and assailable, leaving room for her opponent to counter it effectively.
3. While the company has a strong market position, its recent financial struggles have made it more assailable than ever before.

Senses and Usages:

1. Vulnerable to attack:

When used to describe a person, place, or thing that can be easily attacked or conquered.

Example: The small fishing village was assailable due to its lack of defense mechanisms.

2. Open to criticism:

When used to describe an argument, theory, or belief that is susceptible to challenge or contradiction.

Example: The politician's proposed policies were assailable, leading to intense debates among the opposition.

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