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weakling

/ˈwiːklɪŋ/

noun

noun: weakling; plural noun: weaklings

a person or animal that is physically weak and frail.
"we spend money and effort in rearing every weakling"
an ineffectual or cowardly person.
"this is no place for weaklings"
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weak person
namby-pamby
coward
pushover
mouse
wimp
weed
sissy
snowflake
drip
wet
ninny
mummy's boy
milksop
softie
doormat
runt
chicken
yellow-belly
fraidy-cat
scaredy-cat
wuss
pussy
poltroon
Opposite:
strongman
hero

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Weakling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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28 Nov 2022 — The meaning of WEAKLING is one that is weak in body, character, or mind. How to use weakling in a sentence.

WEAKLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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4 days ago — someone who is weak, either physically or in character: Exercise can turn a weakling into a big, tough guy.

Weakling definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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If you describe someone as a weakling, you mean that they have a weak character and are not at all brave. [disapproval] ...a moral weakling.

Weakling Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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a person who is physically or morally weak. adjective. weak; not strong.

Weakling - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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Someone who is either frail or cowardly can be called a weakling. When you're new to rock climbing, you may feel like a total weakling as you attempt to ...

weakling - Wiktionary

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weakling. weak, either physically, morally or mentally ... Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary, Springfield, Massachusetts, G.&C. Merriam Co., 1967.

Weakling - definition of weakling by The Free Dictionary

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Define weakling. weakling synonyms, weakling pronunciation, weakling translation, English dictionary definition of weakling. n. One of weak constitution or ...