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Susceptible

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Capable of being affected or influenced by something; especially susceptible to illness or infection.

Sense 1: Having a disposition or vulnerability to a particular condition or influence.

Example sentence:

Children are more susceptible to catching colds because of their weaker immune systems.

Sense 2: Open or unresistant to some stimulus or influence.

Example sentence:

She feels susceptive to the charm of Paris, unable to resist its allure.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who is easily influenced or affected by someone or something.

Example sentence:

As a leader, he knew how to appeal to the susceptibles' emotions and gain their trust.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make someone or something susceptible.

Example sentence:

The new advertising campaign effectively suscepts consumers to the appeal of their product.

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